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Post by lala on Feb 19, 2004 1:29:33 GMT -5
today i took a service position in my home group cause i hear that can be such a powerful part of the journey in recovery....today is ok but i keep asking myself "why do i begrudge every thing i do?" i mean id go to the ends of the earth to kill myself using but to save my life is a whole different story that bothers and im not sure just why yet??? im doing all the things i dont wanna do neccessarily but i want to do them with a smile not with a frown i mean its suppose to be a good thing isint it?.
lala
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Post by Tiger on Feb 19, 2004 11:56:02 GMT -5
Hi Lala,
Your in good company. At the 1950 AA International AA Convention Dr. Bob gave his last AA talk.
In his last AA talk he stated the following " helping others, doing 12th step work, service work does not come *naturally* to me. I have to *force* myself otherwise I could get drunk"
Bill Wilson called Dr. Bob the "spiritual soul" of AA while he (Bill) was more materialistic.
I suggest you don't analaize the "why" and just *do it!"
Tiger
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Post by Caressa2 on Feb 19, 2004 12:45:03 GMT -5
(((LaLa))
My sponsor use to say to me, "You are only half a hand shake you know, go stand at the door at put out your hand and say, "Hi, my name is...."
As a result of her advise I did, and it was the start of a lot of service, and I still like to go on the door to greet and welcome others. Some have been out there doing the research for me and come to meetings and tell me it isn't any better out there, others are regulars and it gave me a sense of security, and there was the sense of family and belonging. I don't think I would have what I have today in my recovery if I hadn't gotten involved in service. Sometimes all you need to do is show up, it gives someone a message and if you share, it is amazing how many people will identify.
I found myself reflect in the people around me. I learned what to do and what not to do for my own recovery.
Keep coming, and the smile will come. You get so that you no longer have to go, but you want to go, sometimes just for the fellowship, other times to get help with a problem, or just the spiritual connection of one person sharing with another.
God Bless, continued good luck on your journey.
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Post by majestyjo on Oct 12, 2019 22:23:42 GMT -5
Service has been such a big part of my recovery journey. I was just thinking this afternoon, I am so grateful for the people my God has put in front of me. If I hadn't done service, I would have been lucky if I had met a quarter of them.
Essence of Recovery has been a big part of my recovery. Here I am 15 years later, sharing my personal experience, strength, and hope. Thank you for being a part of my journey.
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Post by majestyjo on Nov 7, 2019 3:21:36 GMT -5
When you can't find service in the rooms of recovery, look out into the community.
The best way to get out of Self is to help another addict. Selfish self-centeredness is the nature of our dis-ease.
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. I will be back looking for Lin and others.