Amen, Ruby. I can't begin to tell you how much A.A. has changed my life. From humble beginnings to where I am currently, my life has come full circle. But it didn't evolve overnight. Like you said, it requires a steady balance of meetings, ongoing commitments and of course service work. I guess some routines never change.
Congrats, on the 9 month milestone. Another victory thanks to A.A. Onward.
-- Edited by Mr_David on Saturday 7th of September 2013 01:45:40 AM
I didn't go to a meeting for a couple of weeks. Almost three weeks, truth be told. It was a combination of an extremely busy time (I know, who isn't busy), a couple of illnesses, and some travel. I went to a meeting tonight and it was - of course - exactly where I needed to be. I shared, I met some great new people, and I picked up my 9 month chip.
It got me thinking about how this program is balanced. For the last couple of weeks I have been reading the Big Book and doing my steps 10 and 11 regularly. But that's not enough. I was feeling isolated. I need that fellowship and I hope that I contribute to that fellowship. That keeps me feeling useful. I have to remember to keep my program balanced.
9 months ...Congradulations Ruby T. Damn you sound hmmmmmm "Normal"? In a working the program way of course. Keep coming back and give it away. ((((Hugs)))))
Congrats on 9 months Ruby. That was an exciting time for me, thinking about making it to a year. Stick close to meetings and the program. It does get a little crazy as the year mark approaches.
WoooHooo Ruby, ... Congrats ... I'm not sure why, but the longer I stay sober, the faster time flies ... maybe it's that sobriety has given me a 'reason' to live and enjoy the moments ... I feel more 'useful' now than I ever did before ... it's a great feeling to have ... hang in there, the best is yet to come ...
Love ya and God Bless,
Pappy
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'Those who leave everything in God's hand will eventually see God's hand in everything.'
Sometimes we get so caught up in the Steps we don't remember the Traditions.
Tradition One- Our common welfare should come first; personal recovery depends upon A.A. unity.
To me this tradition is very important in that "Personal recovery depends on AA unity", means that we have to have meetings, a support system and sponsor for personal recovery. This my experience on Tradition 1.
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Hey Ruby! I read this from my phone and just remembered to come back to say CONGRATS!!!! You are so awesome!!! It has been so neat seeing you grow in this program. Thanks for sharing your sobriety here with us! I wouldn't be the same around here without ya!
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Thanks for everything. Peace and Love on your journey.
RubyTues wrote: For the last couple of weeks I have been reading the Big Book and doing my steps 10 and 11 regularly. But that's not enough. I was feeling isolated. I need that fellowship and I hope that I contribute to that fellowship. That keeps me feeling useful. I have to remember to keep my program balanced.
Hi Ruby,
great post. You are obviously well on with the program! Steps 10 and 11 are great and essential from day one. The other equally important step is 12 (working with others) which is also essential from day one. You can do some of this via the fellowship, but it is no substitute for working one on one with a newcomer, showing them what you did and what's in that Big Book. There is nothing like working with another alcoholic to lift you up and set you on your feet.
