What WERE they thinking?!

[~graced~]

I can only guess what went through the minds of several folks with a whole LOT of sober time. Don't folks GET the traditions and why we DON'T do some things?

Front page of the Sunday paper--bigger than life--two PAGES of A.A. Complete with photos. Complete with first and last names of some of the members who spoke with the reporter. Complete with a 'tag' in the article about honouring their anonymity and then using their names just the same. Complete with the AlAnon first and last names, too. What were they thinking?!?!

It's a nice article. Speaks highly of what was brought to the life of some folks as a result of finding Alcoholic Anonymous. All nicely done 'in honour' of a long term member celebrating 35 years of continuous sobriety.

Oy....

Front page of the Sunday paper.....*sigh*

Tradition 11. Our public relations policy is based on attraction rather than promotion; we need always maintain personal anonymity at the level of press, radio and film.

[MrDuck]

You over looked one thing Morey. Some people still want the attention and to be noticed.

Take care.

Ron

[~graced~]

*sigh* I don't think that I forgot that self importance/ego aspect--I think me and my little expectations were way out there.
I EXPECTED folks with some time in to actually honour the traditions. Duh ME! *sigh*

I had a 'chat' with a couple of folks and there's a business meeting tonight that I don't know that I'll be able to attend (stupid back problems). The good news is the back problems are keeping me right here....LOL I needed yesterday just to gain a bit of perspective and acceptance.....elsewise I'da been having a whole LIST of folks to be making amends to....LOL I know folks will be saying what's true at the meeting tonight and addressing the breech of the traditions.

And while I can speculate at what drove that decision for the multitude of folks who disregarded the traditions, I don't get to KNOW until I hear from them. In the meantime, I'll be making copies of the story, handing it to all my pigeons and saying DON'T DO THIS, EVER!!!
Wiseperson always told me--"If you can't be a good example, at least you can be a good warning".
;D

[caressa]

I believe it is called ego. Scarey indeed.

[majestyjo]

Some people think the Traditions are just for the groups. I have found them to be helpful tools to take outside of the rules and apply them to my life. Perhaps a few other people should think that way, but then we can't tell anyone.

Sometimes they just don't get it. Sadly they take others with them.

I am responsible when anyone anywhere reaches out for help, I want the hand of AA always to be there, and for that, I am responsible.

Sadly they aren't looking for help, although I see it as such. They need the program just as much as the newcomer coming into the room. Many years in recovery can build up a surprising amount of ego.

EGO - Easing God Out!

[caressa222]

The Traditio z put order in our life. This is a living program.