have a look at this post too....
http://www.soberrecovery.com/forums/...y-example.html
I'm not a devout AA member. I often go long periods without a meeting. But I've read the Big Book several times, reference it often, and still go to meetings when I feel called to.
It was a crucial part of my early recovery and helped me lay a strong foundation. It's always there for me, anywhere I may go, if and when I feel I need to plug back into a community of understanding, experience, strength and hope.