…there was nothing left for us but to pick up the simple kit of spiritual tools laid at our feet. – ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS.
My first attempt at the Steps was one of obligation and necessity, which resulted in a deep feeling of discouragement in the face of all those adverbs: courageously; completely; humbly; directly; and only.
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I considered Bill W. fortunate to have gone through such a major, even sensational, spiritual experience.
I had to discover, as time went on, that my path was my own.
After a few twenty-four hours in the AA Fellowship, thanks especially to the sharing of members in the meetings, I understood that everyone gradually finds his or her own pace in moving through the Steps.
Through progressive means, I try to live according to these suggested principles.
As a result of these Steps, I can say today that my attitude towards life, people, and towards anything having to do with God, has been transformed and improved.
Just for today
I’m no “Thirty-day wonder.”
The AA way is my way of life, and I’m here for the duration.
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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