Wed Night AA Riverside Men's Group

Good evening everyone, Just sending out your weekly reminder for this week's reading. We'll be delving into  My Chance to Live p309-318. I heard a speaker the other day talking about sometimes being called on to simplify what's in the Big Book for the newcomer. I think most of us would agree that, once the "click" occurs, the book is actually very clear and straightforward. But sometimes it does help to have someone animate the spirit of the book with a tale of their own experience. That's exactly what these stories do in my opinion. They expand and enrich my understanding of the program of AA through illustrations of how it was applied to other people's lives. That, in itself, makes it worth the time it takes to read through them thoughtfully while diligently writing down notes in order to extract as much meaning from them as possible and to be better able to participate in the discussions during the meeting. Looking forward to seeing everyone Wedn...

Good Evening fellows, Sharing our story is a key part of recovery. For many members, particularly new comers, there is a strong aversion to sharing their story. For many, whats in the past is something we wish to put behind us. When we say we want to "put something behind us", I think what we really mean is that we want that  something  to not emotionally disturb or disrupt us. The paradox is, of course, the less we talk about it the more it festers within us deep inside and grows. "You're only as sick as your secrets" as the saying goes. Sharing your story helps unload that negative energy so that slowly but surely it starts losing its hold over us. Becoming willing & able to share your story is major milestone on the road to happy, joyous and free. As the big book promises " We will neither regret the past, nor wish to shut the door on it. " And remember " Sometimes Quickly, Sometimes Slowly, but they will ALWAYS materialize if we work for...

Hello Everyone, This week we tackle Love & Romance (ie: relationship). Its interesting how he applies the traditions to the concept of relationships. I think its so important we learn how to apply our AA program to  ALL OUR AFFAIRS,  and this is a good example of how to do it. Happy 24hrs, David t. Group Feedback: Hi David....will be in out of town this week but for sure be at meeting week after...I would like to do my story....I think it would help people to get to know me a little more and maybe be of some help...in the past I have not really like to do it...it is a chapter I wanted to put behind me but Fred gave me a different perspective on.     Russ Hey Russ, That sounds good, telling your story is a key part of recovery. When we say we want to "put  something  behind us", I think what we really mean is that we want that  something  to not emotionally disturb or disrupt us. The paradox is, of course, the le...