July 30        ...he has stuck something better than gold... he may not see at once that he has barely scratched a limitless lode which will pay dividends only if he mines it for the rest of his life and insists on giving away the entire product.   Alcoholics Anonymous p. 129

My part of the Seventh Tradition means so much more than just giving money to pay for the coffee. It means being accepted for myself by belonging to a group. For the first time I can be responsible because I have a choice. I can learn the principles of working out problems in my daily life by getting involved in the daily "business" of A.A.By being self-supporting, I can give back to A.A. what A.A. gave to me! Giving back to A.A. not only ensures my own sobriety, but allows me to buy insurance that A.A. will be here for my grandchildren.  Daily Reflections p.220