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KaiK · 04-30-2008, 02:58 PM

Sorry for sounding naive, but what is Rule 62?

Kai

ananda · 04-30-2008, 03:13 PM

don't take yourself to seriously.

My sense of humor keeps me sober today

**CarolD** · 04-30-2008, 03:20 PM

Page 149 in the AA book
12 Steps and 12 Traditions

I agree...laughter is vital to me too.

dgillz · 04-30-2008, 04:54 PM

In AAs early years, before the 12 traditions were developed, one AA group tried to be all things to all people - AA group, medical help, social club, employment agency, bank, etc - the list went on and on. They had to develop 61 rules to make everything "work". When it ceased to work, they went back to being a regular AA group and developed rule 62 - Don't take yourself too seriously.

If you are in AA you should read about it yourself in the 12x12.

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KaiK Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Winnsboro, LA Posts: 32	I have a question... Sorry for sounding naive, but what is Rule 62? Kai

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CarolD Forum Leader Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Dallas, Ga. USA Posts: 16,012	Page 149 in the AA book 12 Steps and 12 Traditions I agree...laughter is vital to me too. __________________ Each Day Sober Is A Victory!! Joy In AA Recovery!

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dgillz Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Mobile, AL Posts: 1,075	In AAs early years, before the 12 traditions were developed, one AA group tried to be all things to all people - AA group, medical help, social club, employment agency, bank, etc - the list went on and on. They had to develop 61 rules to make everything "work". When it ceased to work, they went back to being a regular AA group and developed rule 62 - Don't take yourself too seriously. If you are in AA you should read about it yourself in the 12x12. __________________ If the only tool in your toolbox is a hammer, then all your problems look like nails....

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ananda Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 7,535	don't take yourself to seriously. My sense of humor keeps me sober today

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