By Ed S. My parents sent us three children to Catholic school. After twelve years of attending Catholic schools, first grade through high school, I went away to college and began to question my beliefs. One of the best things I learned at The University of California was to think and … Continue reading
By Frank M. Procrustes: a mythical host who stretched or cut his guests to fit his “magical” bed, often killing them in the process. I should probably start by explaining that I have no problem with the use of the word “God” in AA literature. It’s the correct word for … Continue reading
The AA Grapevine, in its January 2010 issue, published this article by Greg H., from San Diego, California. One Size does not fit all for this atheist in recovery This atheist “walked into our midst,” and stayed. At the age of 52, I attended my very first AA meeting on … Continue reading
By Joe C. “The most beautiful thing we can experience is the mysterious. It is the source of all true art and science. He to whom this emotion is a stranger, who can no longer pause to wonder and stand rapt in awe, is as good as dead: his eyes … Continue reading
By Shawn M. I learned tonight that my AA sponsor, Charlie P, passed away in Austin, Texas at the age of 98. Within recovery communities, one hears much about sponsors. Charlie was both a son of a gun and a saint. Also, the most spiritual man I have ever encountered. … Continue reading