[navysteve]

This morning as I sat in contemplation I saw a river. It was strong and brought life with it and enhanced the lives of alll who lived near. It touched many lives. Then it broke off into tributaries. It was weaker and seemed less potent than the mighty river, but it touched many more lives. Many who could not bear the rough waters. The stream was shallow and in some spots little more than a stagnant pond, but it carried life nevertheless.

I don't normally have moments like this in my meditation. They are often bland and colorless. Maybe a little insight into my motives or behaviors. But every now and then I get pictures like this.

I was sitting in a meeting a few days ago and the term "watered down AA" came to mind. I have been contemplating this thought for awhile and go back and forth about it, the term doesn't sit right with me. I am still processing this and not sure if posting it here is a good idea. But I have never been accused of having all good ideas.

I like drawing lines in the sand and saying "this is right and you are wrong" I am not proud of that logic, I am just being honest. On the flip side I am no relativist, I do not believe that what is true for some is not true for others. Some things are just true:

Water means life
The message of AA saves many lives
Some fish live in salty water, some in fresh, some in ponds, some in rivers and streams.
Some AA's dive right in, some wait years of just going to meetings.

I don't know folks, I am tempted to just erase this. But here goes...