Going through the Big Book the first time was not daunting and overwhelming for me because I had sponsors who cared, met me one on one, as we went paragraph by paragraph and looked up what each word meant that I didn't understand. I love recovery. This is why it's so important to do it on a one to one individual basis and then share on the topic of the day. I used to go to book studies in various homes and in my own. This is how we learn. One recovered alcholic sharing with the next suffering one what their experience, strenght and hope is so that individual becomes a productive member of society.
It is so true. To try and read it yourself, you will never understand it. I've been in AA since the 1980's and found recovery then from old timers, who met with me, took my hand, made me feel welcome, when I was afraid, met with me one on one, earned my trust since I didn't trust anyone, and now here I am decades later. I own a business, I'm a book author and I teach classes beginning on certain days at 6pm my time. Where we intertwine the big book with other sources proving that the spiritual principles are what set you free to live a happy, healthy life of joy and freedom to be you. Your truths are what set you free along with your higher power that works through you.
Going through the Big Book the first time was not daunting and overwhelming for me because I had sponsors who cared, met me one on one, as we went paragraph by paragraph and looked up what each word meant that I didn't understand. I love recovery. This is why it's so important to do it on a one to one individual basis and then share on the topic of the day. I used to go to book studies in various homes and in my own. This is how we learn. One recovered alcholic sharing with the next suffering one what their experience, strenght and hope is so that individual becomes a productive member of society.
Wow. I love this comment so much.
It is so true. To try and read it yourself, you will never understand it. I've been in AA since the 1980's and found recovery then from old timers, who met with me, took my hand, made me feel welcome, when I was afraid, met with me one on one, earned my trust since I didn't trust anyone, and now here I am decades later. I own a business, I'm a book author and I teach classes beginning on certain days at 6pm my time. Where we intertwine the big book with other sources proving that the spiritual principles are what set you free to live a happy, healthy life of joy and freedom to be you. Your truths are what set you free along with your higher power that works through you.