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paulmh · 04-23-2009, 07:44 AM

...we're bickering again...

Here are some of the methods we have tried

Sharing opinions only, limiting others opinions, never posting in love, never posting to learn, posting only to preach, never having time for others points of view, not posting our ESH, switching from lecturing to whining, posting only personal cares, taking a tip, not taking a tip, (both with a chip on the shoulder), swearing to leave forever (both with and without a solemn oath), talking more physical excercise, quoting an inspirational book (actually, that one's ok), going to healthier forums and blogsites - we could increase the list.....

We don t like to pronounce any individual as assholic, but we can ALL quickly diagnose ourselves. Step over to the nearest forum and try some controlling posting. See where it gets us in a forum full of alkies....

Not directed at ANYONE in particular and only intended to reflect the author's observations of himself..

RufusACanal · 04-23-2009, 07:56 AM

Hmmm, I knew there was brilliance lurking in this sordid place.

keithj · 04-23-2009, 08:28 AM

Very cute. Almost spit coffee all over my keyboard. I've been thinking about Tradition 1 in regards to what I read here and what I hear in meetings. What does that mean, "personal recovery depends on AA unity?" Same idea in the long form if you prefer.

Does unity mean that we should all get along and agree with each other? Everyone can spread any message they want as long as we are tolerant of everyone's views? Or does unity mean a unified message of AA?

The tradition is about AA survival and health. It seems to me that both discord within AA (arguing over what AA is, how it works), and a watering down of the message and purpose can be detrimental.

I'm sincerely interested. Or I can just be amused by the original post. Stands up on it's own w/o any discussion.

stone · 04-23-2009, 10:03 AM

LOL, classic.

Mark75 · 04-23-2009, 11:04 AM

Yes... but....

I have learned an awful lot about AA and how different people understand and live the spiritual principals... My understanding of AA has grown significantly in the last week or two... by reading the posts in the 12 step forum... I have reflected, gone back and read the Big Book again, and tried to participate in a respectful way.

Paul, yea that was good, and I'll take it to heart.

Mark

Pagekeeper · 04-23-2009, 11:28 AM

Love it!

Thanks for the laugh and the mirror!

Tommyh · 04-23-2009, 12:29 PM

ty Paul,gonna share that elsewhere

Emimily · 04-23-2009, 12:31 PM

20 points. YOU are a silly rabbit too.

nelco · 04-23-2009, 12:34 PM

Great post Paul thanks!

IO Storm · 04-23-2009, 12:41 PM

Yes, but..

Didn't you forget "we could increase the list....."

ad infinitum?..

Fantastic!!!!

We need more stuff like this..merriment.

Rule 62 rules!

navysteve · 04-23-2009, 04:26 PM

What can I say?

The man knows me...

DaveBB164 · 04-24-2009, 02:16 AM

I know how important I am and that is all about me

04-23-2009, 07:44 AM	#1 (permalink)
paulmh Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: UK Posts: 1,373	AA unity ...we're bickering again... Here are some of the methods we have tried Sharing opinions only, limiting others opinions, never posting in love, never posting to learn, posting only to preach, never having time for others points of view, not posting our ESH, switching from lecturing to whining, posting only personal cares, taking a tip, not taking a tip, (both with a chip on the shoulder), swearing to leave forever (both with and without a solemn oath), talking more physical excercise, quoting an inspirational book (actually, that one's ok), going to healthier forums and blogsites - we could increase the list..... We don t like to pronounce any individual as assholic, but we can ALL quickly diagnose ourselves. Step over to the nearest forum and try some controlling posting. See where it gets us in a forum full of alkies.... Not directed at ANYONE in particular and only intended to reflect the author's observations of himself.. __________________ It all works. It IS simple Miss C Give up hope of a better past. Last edited by paulmh; 04-23-2009 at 08:00 AM.

04-23-2009, 07:56 AM	#2 (permalink)
RufusACanal Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 1,927	Hmmm, I knew there was brilliance lurking in this sordid place. __________________ "It is what you learn after you know it all that counts." John Wooden Excerpts from Original Manuscript of the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous

04-23-2009, 10:03 AM	#4 (permalink)
stone Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: UK Posts: 18,303	LOL, classic. __________________ . As from a fire aflame thousands of sparks come forth, even so from the Creator an infinity of beings have life and to him return again. -- Maitri Upanishads

04-23-2009, 11:04 AM	#5 (permalink)
Mark75 Friend of Bill W. Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Looking for snow Posts: 5,600	Yes... but.... I have learned an awful lot about AA and how different people understand and live the spiritual principals... My understanding of AA has grown significantly in the last week or two... by reading the posts in the 12 step forum... I have reflected, gone back and read the Big Book again, and tried to participate in a respectful way. Paul, yea that was good, and I'll take it to heart. Mark __________________ "Be Kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a great battle."....Philo of Alexandria "Your fear of the future is your greatest mistake." .... Stephen Kellogg

04-23-2009, 12:31 PM	#8 (permalink)
Emimily Silly Rabbit 2D Memory Champion! Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 957 Blog Entries: 6	20 points. YOU are a silly rabbit too. __________________ "To take for permanent That which is only transitory Is like the delusion of a madman." -Kalu Rinpoche

04-23-2009, 08:28 AM	#3 (permalink)
keithj Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 2,659	Very cute. Almost spit coffee all over my keyboard. I've been thinking about Tradition 1 in regards to what I read here and what I hear in meetings. What does that mean, "personal recovery depends on AA unity?" Same idea in the long form if you prefer. Does unity mean that we should all get along and agree with each other? Everyone can spread any message they want as long as we are tolerant of everyone's views? Or does unity mean a unified message of AA? The tradition is about AA survival and health. It seems to me that both discord within AA (arguing over what AA is, how it works), and a watering down of the message and purpose can be detrimental. I'm sincerely interested. Or I can just be amused by the original post. Stands up on it's own w/o any discussion.

04-23-2009, 11:28 AM	#6 (permalink)
Pagekeeper Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 574	Love it! Thanks for the laugh and the mirror!

04-23-2009, 12:29 PM	#7 (permalink)
Tommyh Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: N.C. Posts: 18,389	ty Paul,gonna share that elsewhere

04-23-2009, 12:34 PM	#9 (permalink)
nelco Living in sobriety Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 3,868	Great post Paul thanks!

04-23-2009, 12:41 PM	#10 (permalink)
IO Storm IO Storm Wheel Of Fortune Champion! Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 18,175 Blog Entries: 2	Yes, but.. Didn't you forget "we could increase the list....." ad infinitum?.. Fantastic!!!! We need more stuff like this..merriment. Rule 62 rules! __________________ "God holds me still in the eye of the Storm"

04-23-2009, 04:26 PM	#11 (permalink)
navysteve Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 1,870	What can I say? The man knows me...

04-24-2009, 02:16 AM	#12 (permalink)
DaveBB164 Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: UK Posts: 198	I know how important I am and that is all about me __________________ All Big Book quotes are from the First Edition of the Big Book

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