Practice These Principles. . .
September 1994
Tradition Nine: <emphasis type="italic">AA as such ought never be organized; but we may create service boards or committees directly responsible to those they serve.</emphasis>
Through the Looking Glass
August 1957
By:
J. P. L.
| Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Portions of a talk made last April at the Chicago Annual Meeting of the National Council on Alcoholism. The author, John P. L., recently joined the General Service Board of AA as an alcoholic Trustee.
A Deep Breath
October 2024
| CPC: Cooperation with the Professional Community
By:
Stefania R.
| Pingree Grove, Illinois
Gratitude is a condition of the soul, she says, and the act of writing it down gives her peace
We Are All Welcome
Web Exclusives
| Grapevine Online Exclusives
By:
Natalie V.
| Playa Del Carmen, Mexico
A former drinking friend turns into a guiding sponsor
Be Careful What We Say
March 2021
| Making Amends
By:
Sonny F.
| Mandaree, N.D.
A Native American member encourages us to watch our words when we speak to those who might need us
Wait! he’s your sponsor?
February 2021
| Sponsorship
By:
Jerry R.
| Staten Island, N.Y.
I was told rather forcefully by my sponsor that I should celebrate for the newcomer—not myself. I finally agreed to go.
What’s Best for the Group
January 2020
| Spiritual Awakenings
By:
C.B.
| Bend, Ore.
A member in Oregon shares her thoughts about one of our most important Traditions
Answering The Call
March 2017
He never asked for help because he thought no one would come to his aid, until he got sober and discovered that reaching out is part of the AA Fellowship
Web Exclusive: Real Friends
May 2011
By:
Rick R.
| Poway, California
How an AA member’s friendships became more than just golf buddies.