There seems to have been an element of chance even in the choice of a name for our Fellowship. The Daily Meditations are email reflections featuring Richard Rohr and the Center for Action and Contemplation (CAC) faculty, as well as guest teachers and authors, reflecting on the wisdom and practices of the Christian contemplative tradition.
35-36īeginning with Bill's momentous decision in Akron to make a telephone call rather than a visit to the hotel bar, how often has a Higher Power made itself felt at crucial moments in our history! The eventual importance that the principle of anonymity would acquire was but dimly perceived, if at all, in those early days. That's how we got a name for our book of experience, a name for our movement and, as we are now beginning to see, a tradition of the greatest spiritual import. So "Alcoholics Anonymous" became first choice. found exactly twelve books already titled "The Way Out.". By a narrow majority the verdict was for naming our book "The Way Out.". Ultimately, it is not individual promotion that will result in world wide recognition, but rather a collective effort to draw attention to the principles of A.A., as well as the altruistic attitudes generated by members’ desire to help each other and work together to build a more caring society.įor me personally, I understand that it is incredibly important for me to practice humility on a daily basis, so that this same attitude can be shared with other members of the Fellowship.In the years before the publication of the book, "Alcoholics Anonymous," we had no name. go hand-in-hand with developing humility and recognizing our shortcomings. Through cultivating changing attitudes with altruism at its heart, each member still makes an incredible difference for A.A., more than any self-promotion could ever make possible!Īll in all, the principles of anonymity within A.A. While our members may not be in limelight due to practicing anonymity, it doesn’t mean their impact isn’t felt – both locally and globally! It can be tough sometimes, but I think with a bit of effort.
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Specifically, how to stay sober during the holiday season. Today, I want to talk about something that’s been on my mind for a while now: sobriety. It’s essential that we remain anonymous to prevent my personal pride from overshadowing the power of the Fellowship. It’s been a while since I’ve blogged anything. Practicing humility is one of the greatest gifts I can give myself and A.A. I was so attached to my drinking and other selfish habits that people and moral principles came second. As an active alcoholic, I allowed selfishness to run rampant in my life. with an enthusiasm which the most ardent members would find hard to match. Ask Him in your morning meditation what you can do each day for the man who is still sick. Ever since, these friends have reported A.A. The press was delighted with this attitude. Here was something rare in the world-a society which said it wished to publicize its principles and its work, but not its individual members. They were genuinely baffled by our insistence upon anonymity. In the beginning, the press could not understand our refusal of all personal publicity. Take a deep breath and join us at Daily Reflections for November 27th as we embark on this journey together – exploring how to find comfort in the present moment amidst all the chaos that life can bring.īy reflecting on our stories honestly, sharing our experiences openly and offering words of encouragement for others, we will be able to unpack each day’s challenges and discover new paths forward with grace. No matter what struggles you’re facing right now in your journey of recovery from alcoholism, we want you to know that you are not alone and there is hope. Today may feel overwhelming or unreachable, but you don’t have to go through it alone.
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