Started a thread on the Big Books chapters "To Wives",and "The Family Afterwards". Though I am not an alcoholic, my recvery is founded in the Big Book. Don't get me wrong, I love my Al-Anon family. But it seems to me that the Al-Anon literature has gotten further and further away from God and relationships, and more into therapy. I really don't like the newest book on grief. Where does our message say that we are supposed to focus on grief? Sounds like an outside issue. Not that grief shouldn't be dealt with, but won't that dilute our message?
But I digress. Following the precise directions from the Big Book is how I had a spiritual awakening. I did not know a God personal to me, who directed my destiny and revealed my purpose until I took those 12 steps. My ideas of what God was were somewhat ignorant and elementary. I now hear the Music of the Spheres and I deny anyones right to tell me how I must listen. I have been catapulted into the fourth dimension of existence and have developed the vital sixth sense. Those promises from the book have come true.
I believe the 12th step. I try to carry the message and practice the principles in all my affairs. The rewards of that are amazing. People I have worked with have become happy and usefully whole. Some families stay together and some don't, but even those who don't stay together find peace and serenity, and forgiveness. Some I have worked with have become close friends and some are only close to me for a short time. Teaching and practice of the steps is very important to me. So many people go to meetings and never get the opportunity to experience what the steps, and sponsorship have to offer. So many aren't willing or aren't able to sponsor someone.
Anywho, I am glad that I can share my ESH here at SM. It seems that the majority of people here are seeking enlightenment, and tolerant of each others uniqueness. I might go so far as to say that uniqueness is celebrated here. Things that challenge the comfort zone are welcomed and pondered. This is where I belong.
Stumble It!
01-24-2008 01:57 PM