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Interesting topic. I am pretty new as well, and I just started doing committed service for AA...treasurer, chair, coffeemaker. I just spoke at a meeting this past weekend. My plate is pretty full right now.
One thing I have to keep in mind is that my ego tends to tell me to overextend myself so that I can prove how much of a superman I am. And then I panic and start flaking out on things. So part of my service right now is doing as much as I can but also saying "no" when something doesn't sit right with me.
Another part of my service is showing up for work...literally and psychically. Actually this is more of a living amends, but it's important for me right now.
I feel like I have a pretty good balance of service and taking care of my self. One thing I am eager to do is to start sponsoring people, but I am several months (and perhaps a few more for good measure) away from that!
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"Better to light a candle than to curse the darkness."
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