[sugErspun]

I think having a sponsor who had experienced the 'promises' erm, the awakening - that is outlined in the book was critical to me getting through them.


Some of that stuff I thought I understood, having read the book many times. The first day I was given a brief lesson on the 'AA Symbol' (which is stamped in my books) - I realized I didn't know sh!t about AA. Let alone questions I had on the meaning of things like 'thorough' and 'honest' and 'deep down within' - It was great to have someone share what they thought they were, and what their experience with them was....


I wanted what he had.

Now - I can do them by myself. Though I do need others at 5 and 10, and they are helpful to have at 3 and 7 - oh yeah, It's good to review my ammends list with someone else too - and I think it's also helpful to have input on my 11th step practice - to constantly move forward in my daily work..

I don't care if you call them sponsor, step guide, spiritual teacher - it helps tremendously to have someone who's walking ahead of you light the way at times.