Originally Posted by
whalebelow2 
From the Bible
Hebrews 10:24-25
And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works, not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the Day drawing near.
Seems they were into "meetings" and helping each other long before any of us came along.
Silly old God botherers eh?
I do not believe there is an original thought or practice in AA. I do believe that AA was divinely inspired through Bill and Bob