Sorry for the off-topic rambling. It's what's on my mind this morning. There is no need to either romanticize or change the program. The actions required are clearly laid out for me."
Keith and Jim,
I think this is right on topic. I remember recently when asking a newcomer for his number another member walked by and mumbled "
attraction not promotion Steve". I don't think challenging what AA is currently doing is in any way counter productive, but sitting there talking about what it was gets us nowhere. I hope AA doesn't die Jim and I don't believe it will. But I think if folks like you and I (and as you have pointed out to me, we are more alike than we may believe) stop going, it is sure to die or finish transforming into something altogether.
But I do sometimes get the feeling that I am on a sinking ship, but when I pray and meditate on it the message I get is "
go to a meeting and be of service"