Area officers meeting open with 30 seconds silence serenity prayer welcome introductions 12 traditions previous years minutes are read and approved. Find a sponsor, a mentor or a peer at a support group meeting to turn to when times get tough. I want to begin this post with a quote from the twelve and twelve i simply love bill w. District 9 alcoholics anonymous theme love and tolerance on march 15 th2020 at victoria park armories, sydney come and join us for fellowship, food, music and celebrate recovery with us. When these crop up, we ask god at once to remove them. Better times is published monthly for aa members in the greater toronto area. Dec 04, 2012 tolerance is an important part of recovery december 4, 2012 by recovery blogger 2 comments there are a variety of characteristics that make up what we refer to as spirituality, but it seems to me that tolerance stands out as one of the primary things we need to work on in recovery.
No matter how far down the scale we have gone, we will see how our experience can benefit others. In less than two years july 25, 2020 the international convention will celebrate a. Tolerance is an important part of recovery sunrise detox. By maintaining order and safety in meetings, the group as a whole will benefit and members will be able to focus on recovery from alcoholism and a life of sobriety. Aas third tradition states that the only requirement for membership is a desire to stop drinking. The 2017 aa membership survey and what the numbers tell us download the pdf in the summer box 459. If we have alanon, there is no need to stand in our own light and try to solve. Big book meeting if by phone, id 565060045 12 steps to life 8 p. September 9, 2019 april 14, 2020 sl 15 more information. Following on from mondays blog a visual representation of what i was trying to say. Alcoholics anonymous is a trademark of alcoholics anonymous world services, inc. Alcoholics anonymous district 30 oklahoma serving northeast oklahoma aa. Alcoholics anonymous, love and tolerance of others is our code.
Patience and tolerance must be our code not just with others but with ourselves and our recovery. Aa membership has never been contingent on any set of behavioral or moral standards beyond those founded on common sense, courtesy, and the timeless values of kindness, tolerance and love. The 164 and more book, ebook, and web site are all concordances which display passages from the big book alcoholics anonymous, the twelve steps and twelve traditions, and the a. Honesty, openmindedness and willingness are the three primary principles in laying down a solid foundation for recovery. This page contains jackson, mississippi ms alcoholics anonymous a. Safety, however, is important to the functioning of the group. Love and tolerance online meeting until further notice.
Jun 17, 2015 love is highly underrated in some sects of aa this article is dedicated to beth palmer who by her sharing has the gift to help us see. Copyright 2020 greater toronto area intergroup of alcoholics anonymous. Tolerating someone means that youre okay with them. Love and tolerance is our code thursdaysunday, july 25, 2020.
Please forgive me and help me love thy will better today. Humbly say to yourself many times each day thy will be done. Alcoholism12 step support big book quote love and tolerance big book quote continue to watch for selfishness, dishonesty, resentment, and fear. Box 459 grand central station i new york, new york 10163 usa 212 8703400. Feb 27, 2017 love and tolerance of others is our code. Service during holidays 61520 the of my in challenge. Meeting search visit resources for other areas schedules. According to random house dictionary, tolerance is 1. That feeling of uselessness and selfpity will disappear. Last month, as aa venues were forced to close, aa members everywhere immediately responded by creating online meeting places for fellow aas to find and share love, support, and sobriety. Turn to friends and family you love and trust for support. Oct 04, 2017 its sort of a weird question, equating tolerance and love, but ill answer. May 15, 2012 love and tolerance of others is our code. Complementary sandwichessweets, and the coffeetea pot is always full.
When you can accept wheather for good or for bad you can tolerate. District meetings are held on the second wednesday of each month, 7. Tolerance and celebration of multiple pathways of recovery. Tolerance and celebration of multiple pathways of recovery in. The best access we have to this voice is in aas core literature through which wilson attempted to express the collective experience of those who shared this kinship of common suffering and who had reaped the promises of recovery alcoholics anonymous, 1957, p. Search results legend click on a meeting name for more information. As you go through the day, pause when agitated or doubtful.
If you dont know where to go, ask your primary care physician, call one of the hotlines on page 92 or search for information on local resources. And we have ceased fighting anything or anyone even alcohol. The best access we have to this voice is in aa s core literature through which wilson attempted to express the collective experience of those who shared this kinship of common suffering and who had reaped the promises of recovery alcoholics anonymous, 1957, p. Being open to power greater than our selves and willing to take certain steps. Love in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and 12 traditions. Love and tolerance is our code advanced registration. Twelve step prayers spiritual alcoholics anonymous cleveland. Tolerance and celebration of multiple pathways of recovery in the. Aa love and tolerance is our code recovery from addictions. Sorting and rendering passages in the proprietary format of the 164 and more concordance does not in any way imply affiliation with or endorsement by either alcoholics anonymous. These jackson groups are members of area 37 assembly of alcoholics anonymous a.
Sincerely, michele grinberg chair, general service board of alcoholics anonymous please click the following link for information regarding the 2020 international convention registration cancellation process. You will be in much less danger of excitement, fear, anger, worry, selfpity, or foolish decisions. Renoux aa prayer 12 step prayers recovery prayer humility prayer chapter 6 into action alcoholics anonymous aa 12 steps 12 steps of aa audio book. We were accepted in aa because the only requirement is a desire to stop drinking. Limited to persons with a desire to stop drinking h handicapped accessible b beginners meeting mw menswomens meeting. We discuss them with someone immediately and make amends quickly if we have harmed.
If a sign of tolerance is a feeling of i can live with x behavior, religion, race, culture, etc. Tolerance in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and 12. Tolerance, acceptance, understanding psychology today. Discussion meeting 020401 love and tolerance is our code. New york intergroup is a big part of this effortsetting up a zoom account which any aa group may use without charge. Can we bring the same spirit of love and tolerance into our sometimes deranged family lives that we bring to our a. Patience and tolerance 12 step recovery at bellaonline. Alanon sayings and acronyms recovery community for young men.
Love and tolerance is the code of alcoholics anonymous aa and it means treating others as you would want to be treated. Big book page 84 during nine years in aa, i have observed that those who follow the alcoholics anonymous program with the greatest earnestness and zeal not only maintain sobriety but often acquire finer characteristics and attitudes as well. I know that because of my failings, i was not able to be as effective as i could have been for you. Tolerance in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and. We will lose interest in selfish things and gain interest in our fellows. Excerpts, reprinted from the big book, alcoholics anonymous, with permission of a.
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