The Spiritual Life Is Not A Theory

I had seen the change in my dad after he got sober in the early 70’s. He was immersed in AA, and I got to know his friends and “pigeons”—his sponsees. They were the first examples of what AA happiness looked like. Seeing the change in my father was a real epiphany, in hindsight. I recall discussing spirituality with him many times, but it was the change in him that was impressive. The man that I grew up being afraid of was completely different. Not perfect, but a great example of change. He did not come off like a zealot, but was steadfast and earnest about AA. He was a great role model.