The e-AA Group

I have read and often re-read sections of The Power of Now. Priority for me is my Catholic faith. However, I have been gradually able to work Tolle’s concepts into my life and my faith. Definitely worth the effort. From a sobriety point of view I have found it helpful to allow me to untangle the con...

PaigeB wrote: ↑

Wed Jan 08, 2020 3:10 pm

We need a "like" button!

Actually, yes, we do

Awesome. Good luck.

OK.
Perhaps I should have said that I am uncertain as to the value of the homework. To me it sounds like a distraction.
But, I guess, if it’s working...

eran Welcome. The beauty of the program of AA is it has one requirement for membership. 1) A desire to stop drinking. Everything else is just a suggestion to us in the grips of alcoholism. Since we could not summon up enough will power, we had to surrender to this simple program that suggests a spi...

It’s probably me, but the OP appears to realise that he/she is powerless over alcohol and his/her life has become unmanageable (correct me if I’m wrong rayvoo).That’s step 1 done.
So, I’m not at all certain of the point of the “homework”.

Well done, Rachel.
7 days is good going.
Get started on the steps, and before you know it, it’ll be 7 years.

Where does it mention this “homework” business in the book? Sorry, but I agree with Avaneesh. Get another sponsor, if possible. Do what the book recommends and a sponsor to help you with this.

Hi Rachel

Welcome back.
Work the steps.
Just like you and Paige, I wish I could change some of the past. I can’t, but I can use it to help others.
Stick around.

Hi, Eagles, Welcome. You’ve made a start with the discovery that you need help. Like you, I was never arrested or hospitalised. We’ve all made the same discovery about ourselves at different levels on the descent to a common fate. Read the book Alcoholics Anonymous and begin working the steps. Use t...

Hi Watergirl Welcome to the group It happened to me too, this alcoholism thing. I couldn’t wait to drink and couldn’t stop once started. I read the book and I immediately began to work the steps in the manner suggested in the book. It worked. I’m 12 years sober. Get along to a meeting, but there’s n...

Hi KathyAnne, Why not just accept the fact that you are not comfortable with public speaking? It’s no big deal and should certainly not interfere with your serenity. I can sing in front of thousands, but talking in front of a group of two or more is very difficult for me. It’s just the way I am. Don...

...and, of course, one’s faith does not solely revolve around “going to church”. One’s sobriety does not solely revolve around attendance at meetings.
For me, both of these huge aspects of my life are totally intertwined.

For me, as a Catholic, this makes total sense of course.
For those who are non-believers, it may help to focus the heart and mind on the power of their own HP.

Hi
Seems to me you’re kinda stuck with it .
Avoid it as much as possible and use the Serenity prayer.
Other than this, hope you have a great Christmas.