Always worthy of consideration, any day, any time, imho.
From Silkworth.net;
Tradition Five: Each group has but one primary purpose – to carry its message to the alcoholic who still suffers.

Do I ever cop out by saying, “I’m not a group, so this or that Tradition doesn’t apply to me?”

Am I willing to explain firmly to a newcomer the limitations of AA help, even if he gets mad at me for not giving him a loan?

Have I today imposed on any AA member for a special favor or consideration simply because I am a fellow alcoholic?

Am I willing to twelfth-step the next …read more

First Things First…
Fourth Tradition – (long form) – “With respect to its own affairs, each A.A. group should be responsible to no other authority than its own conscience. But when its plans concern the welfare of neighboring groups also, those groups ought to be consulted. And no group, regional committee, or individual should ever take any action that might greatly affect A.A. as a whole without conferring with the trustees of the General Service Board. On such issues our common welfare is paramount.”
Tom asked another question: “Just as we do in our lives, are we seeking God’s guidance in the …read more

Which we ought to seriously consider avoiding in Alcoholics Anonymous – what do you think?
Those that have interested me the most – from Silkworth.net, written by Milton A. Maxwell, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Sociology, State College of Washington, Pullman, Washington and compiled by Jim B.;
“Strong efforts were made in the Washingtonian movement to minimize sectarian, theological and political differences, but the movement did not avoid attracting to itself the hostile emotions generated by these conflicts.”
“… at their best, the Washingtonian groups possessed no understanding of alcoholism other than the possibility of recovery through love and sympathy.”

“Each group has but one primary purpose – to carry its message to the alcoholic who still suffers.”
A recent news article spoke of one of a few precise reasons I believe “they” derived this Tradition. The group the article talked about – in Washington, D.C., if indeed it is true, is no longer an A.A. group and ought to be treated that way (imho). But that’s not what this post is about…
From our 12&12: “The very life of our fellowship requires the preservation of this principle.”
“Alcoholics Anonymous can be likened to a group of physicians who might find a cure …read more