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dgillz · 09-07-2009, 07:18 AM

I don't really know how to respond. I fired my first sponsor because he rejected my first inventory because I typed it on my computer into MS Word. He told me to use pen and paper. My response was if AA had started during colonial times, would I be required to use a feather quill and ink well to write my inventory?

As my first inventory,it actually left a lot to be desired but the shortcomings of my first inventory had to do with content, not how it got written in the first place. That is a classic example of disagreeing with ones sponsor, when called for.

I do think we need to do steps 10-12 forever. I do not think we need to sponsor people, but 12th step work - carrying the message to others - is important.

Just MHO. Good luck and keep posting.

09-07-2009, 07:18 AM	#5 (permalink)
dgillz Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Mobile, AL Posts: 3,459	I don't really know how to respond. I fired my first sponsor because he rejected my first inventory because I typed it on my computer into MS Word. He told me to use pen and paper. My response was if AA had started during colonial times, would I be required to use a feather quill and ink well to write my inventory? As my first inventory,it actually left a lot to be desired but the shortcomings of my first inventory had to do with content, not how it got written in the first place. That is a classic example of disagreeing with ones sponsor, when called for. I do think we need to do steps 10-12 forever. I do not think we need to sponsor people, but 12th step work - carrying the message to others - is important. Just MHO. Good luck and keep posting. __________________ He should be fine...if he survives the detox process that is..... Any quotes from the big book of AA are from the first edition, or are otherwise exempt from copyright infringement under the "fair use doctrine".