Comments on: To AA or Not to AA. That is the Question. Final http://tecthought.com/2009/03/03/to-aa-or-not-to-aa-that-is-the-question-final/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=to-aa-or-not-to-aa-that-is-the-question-final from the mind of a recovering alcoholic Thu, 02 Feb 2012 19:51:21 +0000 hourly 1 By: Scott http://tecthought.com/2009/03/03/to-aa-or-not-to-aa-that-is-the-question-final/comment-page-1/#comment-881 Scott Fri, 06 Mar 2009 01:01:20 +0000 http://tecthought.com/?p=617#comment-881 @blueberries - Thanks for your comment. Isn't our place, though, to let our Brothers and Sisters know that what they are doing (judging, gossiping, etc.,) is just as wrong as what they are accusing the rest of us of doing even if it is in their own mind? And, you're right not everyone in the church is that way. It could quite possibly the minority that does. So, the church, like society, bends and gives to the minority? Not sure that's right either. We are human, but Christians are supposed to be different, if you know what I mean. @blueberries – Thanks for your comment. Isn’t our place, though, to let our Brothers and Sisters know that what they are doing (judging, gossiping, etc.,) is just as wrong as what they are accusing the rest of us of doing even if it is in their own mind? And, you’re right not everyone in the church is that way. It could quite possibly the minority that does. So, the church, like society, bends and gives to the minority? Not sure that’s right either. We are human, but Christians are supposed to be different, if you know what I mean.

]]> By: Scott http://tecthought.com/2009/03/03/to-aa-or-not-to-aa-that-is-the-question-final/comment-page-1/#comment-880 Scott Fri, 06 Mar 2009 00:57:33 +0000 http://tecthought.com/?p=617#comment-880 @Cricket Kool Aid mentioned something about Celebrate Recovery. I wonder if this is not very similar, or not the same thing as what you and your friend are going to attend? I've yet to investigate it, but I am going to. Heart set, maybe. Successful? Not quite where I want to be yet. No comment on the last sentence....yet :) @Cricket Kool Aid mentioned something about Celebrate Recovery. I wonder if this is not very similar, or not the same thing as what you and your friend are going to attend? I’ve yet to investigate it, but I am going to.

Heart set, maybe. Successful? Not quite where I want to be yet. No comment on the last sentence….yet :)

]]> By: Cricket http://tecthought.com/2009/03/03/to-aa-or-not-to-aa-that-is-the-question-final/comment-page-1/#comment-875 Cricket Thu, 05 Mar 2009 14:34:13 +0000 http://tecthought.com/?p=617#comment-875 Hey Scott, Each person is different. I have learned through many experiences that any "one" way is not always right. Each "day" is different. You must go through life "in the moment" or you will drive yourself nuts in questioning your every move. I am not saying don't plan or think something through. I am saying follow your heart all the way. On any given day if you need the comfort of AA then I say go. If you feel that church gives you 100% of what you need emotionally then that is ok also. My friend that I have made reference to mentioned this very thing to me last night. She said if she did not attend the regular meetings she felt as though she was letting the group down until she discovered another group to attend. She found a group through a church that combines AA practices but yet church also. I think she has finally landed in a place in which she can spiritually grow but yet still have that "open" atmosphere of just letting it all out that she needed. I did agree to go to a meeting next week with her. She is so excited that she didn't have to give up one for the other. You are so heart set on everything. I admire you so much for the courage that you have shown to each of us. Please give yourself a chance to live a life of not blaming yourself. Live a life that reflects back to something that is a past and move forward to be happy that you made it. Each day you make it. Each day that you get up and say, "Good morning Scott....I am good. I am whole." Let your heart and soul guide you to where you need to be. Stand strong and DON'T SMOKE! :) <abbr><em>Cricket’s last blog post..<a href="http://standingstill.aminus3.com/image/2009-03-04.html" rel="nofollow">End of the Trail</a></abbr></em> Hey Scott,

Each person is different. I have learned through many experiences that any “one” way is not always right. Each “day” is different. You must go through life “in the moment” or you will drive yourself nuts in questioning your every move. I am not saying don’t plan or think something through. I am saying follow your heart all the way. On any given day if you need the comfort of AA then I say go. If you feel that church gives you 100% of what you need emotionally then that is ok also. My friend that I have made reference to mentioned this very thing to me last night. She said if she did not attend the regular meetings she felt as though she was letting the group down until she discovered another group to attend. She found a group through a church that combines AA practices but yet church also. I think she has finally landed in a place in which she can spiritually grow but yet still have that “open” atmosphere of just letting it all out that she needed. I did agree to go to a meeting next week with her. She is so excited that she didn’t have to give up one for the other.

You are so heart set on everything. I admire you so much for the courage that you have shown to each of us. Please give yourself a chance to live a life of not blaming yourself. Live a life that reflects back to something that is a past and move forward to be happy that you made it. Each day you make it. Each day that you get up and say, “Good morning Scott….I am good. I am whole.” Let your heart and soul guide you to where you need to be.

Stand strong and DON’T SMOKE! :)

Cricket’s last blog post..End of the Trail

]]> By: blueberries http://tecthought.com/2009/03/03/to-aa-or-not-to-aa-that-is-the-question-final/comment-page-1/#comment-867 blueberries Wed, 04 Mar 2009 14:48:21 +0000 http://tecthought.com/?p=617#comment-867 i think everyone feels that way and they shouldn't. people are afraid of being judged and we live in a very judgemental society. that and many times people misunderstand or we don't clearly convey our thoughts. so people get the wrong idea and unfortunately judge and gossip. this holds people back. it's not the way it should be and not everyone in church is like this. sometimes it's just hard to know who is and who isn't. you'll know the ones you can talk to. and it may be best to talk to them outside of the congregation. We shouldn't let the faults of others hold us back or be concerned about their judging...but we are human. Ultimately, we need to do what's best for ourselves. i think everyone feels that way and they shouldn’t. people are afraid of being judged and we live in a very judgemental society. that and many times people misunderstand or we don’t clearly convey our thoughts. so people get the wrong idea and unfortunately judge and gossip. this holds people back. it’s not the way it should be and not everyone in church is like this. sometimes it’s just hard to know who is and who isn’t. you’ll know the ones you can talk to. and it may be best to talk to them outside of the congregation. We shouldn’t let the faults of others hold us back or be concerned about their judging…but we are human. Ultimately, we need to do what’s best for ourselves.

]]> By: Kool Aid http://tecthought.com/2009/03/03/to-aa-or-not-to-aa-that-is-the-question-final/comment-page-1/#comment-862 Kool Aid Wed, 04 Mar 2009 13:00:56 +0000 http://tecthought.com/?p=617#comment-862 I just read these four posts and I was left wondering if there is a Celebrate Recovery somewhere around your home? Our church has it and it seems that it would be an appropriate combination for you. BTW I saw your tweet about this post. It's all good. <abbr><em>Kool Aid’s last blog post..<a href="http://butterfliesinmyhand.blogspot.com/2009/03/new-parenting-tip.html" rel="nofollow">A new parenting tip</a></abbr></em> I just read these four posts and I was left wondering if there is a Celebrate Recovery somewhere around your home? Our church has it and it seems that it would be an appropriate combination for you.

BTW I saw your tweet about this post. It’s all good.

Kool Aid’s last blog post..A new parenting tip

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