This tells me that the things I do, as the result of practicing the principles of the program, should be done unselfishly and without fanfare. That love comes from taking the risks of resting on the principles rather than giving in and playing God. How long is the proper amount of time to hold a particular service position, according to the literature? Truly it is a spiritual foundation. Anonymity and Spiritual Foundations -8th AA International Convention - Montreal, Canada 7/4/1985 - Recovery Speakers Speakers Altadena Tape Library Daily Featured Speakers Dicobe Media Library Al-Anon (AFG) A.C.A. The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the. Buddy Tis an anonymous writer and founding member of the Online Al-Anon Outreach Committee with decades of experience writing about alcoholism. Find us on our home at https://recoverysortof.com/. Sign up for newsletter today. Learn more about Anchor Content is fact checked after it has been edited and before publication. But in doing so, you let a little more of your principles slip away, and then the program loses a little more of its foundation. Basic Text p.72-23. 0000002256 00000 n Narcotics Anonymous Meetings Can Help Drug Addictions, A Study of Tradition 9 in A.A. and Al-Anon. This is a programme of complete abstinence from all drugs. Verywell Mind content is rigorously reviewed by a team of qualified and experienced fact checkers. It involves turning to something bigger than yourself for guidance and support. How Do Online Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) Meetings Work? 0000004953 00000 n Learn more. On the spiritual level, anonymity demands the greatest discipline of which we are capable; on the practical level, anonymity has brought protection for the newcomer, respect and support of the world outside, and security from those of us who would use AA for sick and selfish purposes. WebAnonymity within Al-Anon Families and friends of alcoholics often come to Al-Anon meetings full of fear. When youwalk into a meeting, you leave "what you are" at the door and walk in as "who you are." 112: Tradition 12 - Anonymity is the Spiritual Foundation of all our Traditions (Sort Of) by Recovery (Sort Of) - The Podcast 4 4 Well, this is embarrassing! I recall the first month, or so, after I got sober, still hanging out with them at our favorite watering hole, drinking ginger ale. WebOn the spiritual level, anonymity demands the greatest discipline of which we are capable; on the practical level, anonymity has brought protection for the newcomer, respect and By clicking Accept All Cookies, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. If it didnt work, I wouldnt have put up with their mocking. She has an extensive background in research, with 33 years of experience as a reference librarian and educator. Tradition 12 means that the principles of the 12-step program should be put first, not anyone's personal opinion. Recently an AA member sent me an unusual greeting which I would like to extend to you. We talk about spiritual living, living with addiction and growing in the 12 steps. Verywell Mind's content is for informational and educational purposes only. NA is a nonprofit fellowship or society of men and women for whom drugs had become a major problem. 0000010477 00000 n Product was successfully added to your shopping cart. 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"This program is a 'we' thing for many reasons. NA Basic Text Tradition 12 | Anonymity is the Spiritual Foundation - YouTube 0:00 / 2:34 NA Basic Text Tradition 12 | Anonymity is the Spiritual Foundation 862 views As I dragged each of my five brothers to AA meetings, it seemed that each learned just enough to rationalize exactly why he was not an alcoholic. Reflections from those in a 12-step program provide a glimpse of the underlying principle of this tradition. There is only one requirement for membership, the desire to stop using. What is it to be the spiritual foundation? 3 0 obj HWF+:"|dZ]R4Aap;oxpHBBU#+z A,! 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When I came to understand the spirit of anonymity, I was able to rein in my ego and my selfish motives. Of the rest of my immediate family of ten, only one sister saw something in me that she liked and got sober in the program. endobj Soon after that, I wanted to shout it from the rooftops and try to sober up everyone around me. The opinions expressed are not to be attributed to Narcotics They all come in the form of unselfishness of the spirit. 0000010667 00000 n AX 3R9]:t`*N0?7Y 1CB4z3#lDZ 6rfh8RhLl$g S+9zE'F##fN0i_U,zE#u~MaP^%,[`eQSzQ6h86Hk,U9,$iV$&-k$*0qD-=%#; lEFFdLG9RF CbW;yrM[G+8qiocO)--YJ`NHQHbRR -li`m@MP0k For information about the unrelated substance abuse treatment. 0000011644 00000 n WebAnonymity is the spiritual foundation of all our Traditions, ever reminding us to place principles above personalities. We can always come up with some noble reason for tooting our own horn, and we can dress it up in the altruistic motive of sacrificing ones own anonymity to save someones life. <> The Story of Bill W.s Spiritual Sponsor presented by Dawn Eden Goldstein 12/13/2022. You must have JavaScript enabled in your browser to utilize the functionality of this website. Applying the first part of this tradition to my marriage threw me at first. Without it, many would never attend their first meeting. 0000001047 00000 n After thirty days of that, I didnt care who knew about it because I believed I had found the answer. 0000011232 00000 n Anonymity Is Last in the 12 Traditions of AA. History is filled with the stories of self-help fellowship that fell apart, that died, because they lacked these Traditions. 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