Weekly AA Thread 9/13-9/19
Greeting's everyone,
Well, i went to an AA meeting on friday. My 3rd in almost 2 years. I really enjoyed it, and came out recharged and refreshed, somehow. Does everyone else feel this after a meeting too? I will go again, but i don't feel the need at this stage to attend daily, or even weekly, but i'll see how things pan out. I am strong, commited, and relaxed in my sobriety, but i also know i need to keep working on it, and keep a regular focus. AA, i suspect, will become a part of maintaining focus, keep my mind on the job, and humbled and grateful, and i see that meeting's will also remind me of where i was, and how far i've come. At the end, we all stood in a circle, held hand's, and read aloud the serenity prayer. That was very special. One member put it like this.....'when i'm here, i feel plugged in to humanity'. That's how i felt. It was a moving experience, and one that i will return to early next week.
Mary, you used to blow snow?
Best wishes all!
Before i forget, Jvo, what was that link i presume you tried to post about men's health issues, and the male of today, a page or 2 back? If you were posting a link with related info, i'd be very interested to read it, if you have the time, but no worries otherwise. Thank's.
Greeting's everyone,
Well, i went to an AA meeting on friday. My 3rd in almost 2 years. I really enjoyed it, and came out recharged and refreshed, somehow. Does everyone else feel this after a meeting too? I will go again, but i don't feel the need at this stage to attend daily, or even weekly, but i'll see how things pan out. I am strong, commited, and relaxed in my sobriety, but i also know i need to keep working on it, and keep a regular focus. AA, i suspect, will become a part of maintaining focus, keep my mind on the job, and humbled and grateful, and i see that meeting's will also remind me of where i was, and how far i've come. At the end, we all stood in a circle, held hand's, and read aloud the serenity prayer. That was very special. One member put it like this.....'when i'm here, i feel plugged in to humanity'. That's how i felt. It was a moving experience, and one that i will return to early next week.
Mary, you used to blow snow?
Best wishes all!
Before i forget, Jvo, what was that link i presume you tried to post about men's health issues, and the male of today, a page or 2 back? If you were posting a link with related info, i'd be very interested to read it, if you have the time, but no worries otherwise. Thank's.
Glad to hear you enjoyed your experience. You have a lot to offer others who are struggling to get sober. I know you will be an asset to AA if you choose to go sometimes, sharing your experience, strength and hope (in your own very magical way!) with others.
at why people kept going to AA long after they were "sober." Of course now I understand that sobriety can be fragile, and it's a 24 hours at a time deal. But I also realize that there is an ebb and flow to sobriety. There are times I am feeling strong in sobriety and in life, and there are times when I am feeling more vulnerable in life and sobriety. When I am feeling vulnerable, I need AA the most as I go their to gain experience, strength and hope from others. When I am feeling strong is when AA needs me the most, so I can offer my experience, strength and hope to others. I am willing to give just as I am willing to get. I view long term AA participation (and long term MWO participation) in a less selfish way than I used to view it.
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