fraankie

"............The men and women who have helped me since I got sober were not seeking recognition............."
thanks, taz
hey, you can't do much laying in a bed all day
possibly, if the telephone is available, a few phone calls to say hi
but
if we take it upon ourselves to help another alkie
well, it begins with a gleam in the eye,
a handshake
and
Hi, my name is bill..."
so
sure, i get a lot out of helping someone with no recognition, reward, financial compensation, or even a "thank you"
(there was a homeless guy sleeping on the ground by a building, company i worked for with a green blanket covering him sunday night,
i just walked by, dropped a buck near him, said a prayer
and went about my business,
it was like i worked here, did my job, got paid
albeit years ago,
but
i gave back)
and
whatever you do
there is always someone who will see you give your name and number to a newcomer,
word gets out you are sponsoring someone,
can't do service if you don't go to the business meeting to get the commitment
etc
same outside the door
who knows,
as i dropped the dollar
a u.s. attorney could have been right behing me saying "gee, nice guy"



"....................hey liz...I try to do anonomous kind acts to other people, but if i post them they are no longer quite the same as are no longer done without recognition. Sorta silly I guess... .............."
so, basically, there is some sort of recognition to be had
and
let's do the enough is enough thing
this thread,
as in www.....com is worldwide
basically we have a screen name,
some made up address, ananda?
Location: Somewhere Left of Left
a self righteous caption
(Child of God)
yeah, me, too
but
is anyone ever going to tap me on the shoulder because of my post today
and, say
"aren't you guy who gave the green blanket homeless guy a buck?"
so
keep posting
good thread


best
frankie

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Listen....just listen. People have alot to say and they need someone there to listen. Whether it's paying attention during a meeting, listening to my 12 year old son describe his day, or my wife describe her day or just be there to here her concerns and joys, taking time to listen is something I was never good at.

I do sub-contract work on peoples homes. Many of the older folks seem so lonely. I've sat for long spells talking but mostly listening to them. It doesn't take much, a question about the neighborhood, about their children or their past and they open up.

That's not exactly a random act of kindness but I do enjoy it so much

Peace

gravity

I recently had the privilege of visiting with one of our local AA Elders, an amazing woman. She told me that she believed our primary purpose is love. I said that I believed it is to help each other. We started laughing...we were talking about the exact same thing.

Being kind, being helpful, and being there for others. A good life.

RufusACanal

This is one area that I need to listen to rather than respond.

laurie6781

To the best of my ability, Just For Today, I practice Thoughtfulness, Kindness, and Consideration to all who cross my path and treat all as I would like to be treated.

That is what I practice daily and have for many many ODAATs now. Yes some days I do better than others, but that is how I LIVE the 12 steps.

I had to learn how to KEEP IT SIMPLE. This is how I keep it simple.

Thank you for asking.

Love and hugs,

SlvrMag

Exactly!!!