Sobriety and mindfulness are cathartic and healing. I can just breathe and watch the universe unfold. This has healed any illness I have had. Mindfulness is a blessing in my sobriety. According to Jon Kabat Zen the word mindfulness is derived from medicine. As Saki Santorelli said regarding healing thyself: “Look at the bandaged spot, and let the light in; … Read More
Banging the Gavel – Anne A_Sept2017
When I came to Alcoholics Anonymous, I was completely naive to the ways of the program and was very broken by alcohol. I knew of AA and thought, I have no where else to go, these folks know more than I do about Alcohol…it’s in the name. I attended my first Quarterly business meeting after being in and out of … Read More
AA Behind Bars: A Volunteer’s View_Aug2017
-The following is taken from a recorded conversation with Pine J about his volunteer work out at the Utah State Prison. “In volunteering at the Utah State Prison, the reason that it’s been so rewarding to my sobriety is because men that are in prison now are coming into our classes, into our AA class, and not only reading the … Read More
AA Behind Bars: A Prisoner’s Perspective – Sean H_Aug2017
Carrying the Message: My name is Sean H. and I’m an inmate at Utah State Prison. I’m an alcoholic/ addict. I’m a resident of the conquest program in the prison due to my charges which are possession of heroin and attempted possession of heroin. I have served in other parts of the prison and in most places in prison you … Read More
Memorable Meetings – Trip_Aug2017
For a time I worked over on the Big Island of Hawaii. At the time I was not active in the program, after some time out I decided I needed a meeting. After calling a local AA number I was told to drive out to Old Airport Park in Kona. The directions from there were unique, park where you … Read More
What is a Volunteer? Salt Lake Central Office_Aug2017
A person who performs a service willingly, especially helping other people and without pay. Salt Lake City AA Central Office is open 6 days a week – Monday thru Saturday. Each day a Volunteer Coordinator arrives at 10:00am to open the door and turn on the lights. At this time, there is a different Coordinator for each day – no … Read More
You Are Not Alone! – Jacob_Aug2017
My name is Jacob, and I’m an alcoholic. I am 22 years old and this is my second time in prison. I get back out in a few days, and at this time in my life I can’t even express how grateful I am that there will be an AA meeting to go to when I get out. Drugs are … Read More