At once, I became a part – if only a tiny part – of a cosmos. . . . – As Bill sees it.
When I first came to AA, I decided that “they” were very nice people – perhaps a little naive, a little too friendly, but basically decent, earnest people (with whom I had nothing in common).
I saw “them” at meetings; after all, that was where “they” existed. I shook hands with “them” and, when I went out the door, I forgot about “them.”
Then one day my Higher Power, whom I did not then believe in, arranged to create a community project outside of AA, but one which happened to involve many AA members.
We worked together; I got to know “them” as people. I came to admire “them,” even to like “them” and, in spite of myself, to enjoy “them.”
“Their” practice of the program in their daily lives – not just in talk at meetings – attracted me and I wanted what they had. Suddenly the “they” became “we.” I have not had a drink since.
Just for today
My friends and my sponsor are human, just like me – and I trust their experience all the more for that.
Uma unenkinga yophuzo oludakyo siza thintana nalezi nobolo ezingezanzi.
The AA Estcourt branch hosts meetings every Tuesday at Forderville Primary School from 7pm to 8pm. Contact Desigan on 082 849 3014, Roy on 081 874 8016 or Tony on 079 513 4422.
The AA Winterton branch hosts meetings every Thursday at the Springfield Church opposite the police station from 7pm to 8pm. Contact Dolly on 071 688 5330 or Virgilo on 079 688 0432.
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