In September of 2011, Christy R, Nick R and I went to the annual Central Office/Intergroup/AAWS/AA Grapevine Seminar in Tucson, AZ. We thought there might be some answers for the questions we were hearing at the Salt Lake Central Office. Our then Central Office manager was not going to attend the event, and we felt attendance could be beneficial to … Read More
Rotating Leadership is the Best
“A.A., as such, ought never be organized.” And as the long form of tradition nine suggests, “Rotating leadership is the best.” Every service position I’ve ever held has brought a new awareness of the multifaceted aspects of this Fellowship that we call Alcoholics Anonymous. At the end of the two year commitment I am always ready to rotate out and … Read More
I Have Learned to Trust
Just one last time, I promise then I’ll change. My father glaring back at me holding back every tear in his heart, I was barely legal to pick up the bottle. That was the day I broke the heart of a person I always looked up to and dreamt of being. I had lost who I was. I was so … Read More
From: The Chair in the Corner Nov 2012
Once again I find myself late with my submission for the Lifeline and our editor reminding that the 15th has come and gone. It was a busy summer and already it feels like fall is here. If the color and location of the leaves in yard mean anything then fall is half over. The leaves are red and yellow and … Read More
Concept XI
While the Trustees hold final responsibility for A.A.’s world service administration, they should always have the assistance of the best possible standing committees, corporate service directors, executives, staffs and consultants. Therefore the composition of these underlying committees and service boards, the personal qualifications of their members, the manner of their induction into service, the systems of their rotation, the way … Read More
Tradition 11
“Our public relations policy is based on attraction rather than promotion; we need always maintain personal anonymity at the level of press, radio and films. Al-Anon Addition: We need guard with special care the anonymity of all A.A. members.” When discussing their personal recovery with the media, members who are identified by their full names — such as the case … Read More
There is a direct linkage . . .
“There is a direct linkage among self-examination, meditation, and prayer. Taken separately, these practices can bring much relief and benefit. But when they are logically related and interwoven, the result is an unshakable foundation for life.” What an incredible promise! This program is full of promises, each step has its own. When I was first introduced to the steps there … Read More