T"Pk_31KaS=;UHce?%K?X~*]/Gf1~*gzsMPgN(_3hxD3[hjZbbXp&IUlP~- VsfbyLTuCVh);4^GX=>Q Qp,7%9GPm92B=:Sg6"(/3*fCzX_hOzgIOHS)"5i =8eM.y(e\\BsgMjX&[ks}5.M=9y`3+2O]Rc?3)Lv@Q %PDF-1.5 TRADITION TWELVE: Anonymity is the spiritual foundation of all our traditions, ever reminding us to place principles before personalities. x[mo6}=w'.rik (e.+vo! NA is a nonprofit fellowship or society of men and women for whom drugs had become a major problem. (Sort Of), 57: Relationships To Date Others in Recovery or Not? It says, 'I salute you and thank you for your life.'. And a third brother committed suicide. 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. 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. NA is a nonprofit fellowship or society of men and women for whom drugs had become a major problem. (Sort Of). But as we get more and more experience, we learn the true value of the spirit of anonymity. 0000012317 00000 n And so--once more, I salute you in that spirit and again I thank you for your lives. We cannot, nor should we, turn back the clock. 0000010667 00000 n Just for Today - September 3. Narcotics Anonymous should remain forever nonprofessional, but our service centers may employ special workers. Codependents Anonymous. Content is fact checked after it has been edited and before publication. I have yet to find one prayer or principle in the two books we use as reference guides in AA that are of a material nature or a selfish motive. You must have JavaScript enabled in your browser to utilize the functionality of this website. %PDF-1.2 % Fact checkers review articles for factual accuracy, relevance, and timeliness. We do not recover by We dont recover by our own power. 0000066067 00000 n The spirit of anonymity is about placing "principles before personalities" and recognizing that no 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. There is a difference between the spirit of the law and the letter of the law. Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions reprinted for adaptation by permission of AA World Services, Inc trailer << /Size 151 /Info 115 0 R /Root 121 0 R /Prev 427482 /ID[<68344b97587ede5920a2562191257bd4>] >> startxref 0 %%EOF 121 0 obj << /Type /Catalog /Pages 118 0 R /Metadata 116 0 R >> endobj 149 0 obj << /S 676 /Filter /FlateDecode /Length 150 0 R >> stream ],vLGE9lgCb$eE,Y_hPm;D2Z33Ps COk5'>bd_BC)Sxb+z8%i !(Ix?qj;$l>:O8==_H,sK=y.bzt_Bv\Mstwa,3}lFLR&@". Our anonymity promise assures newcomers they can join the fellowship without exposure to public ridicule or the stigma associated with alcoholism. endobj For information about the unrelated substance abuse treatment. Without it, many would never attend their first meeting. cDHrAH6Q. HWF+:"|dZ]R4Aap;oxpHBBU#+z A,! Anonymity is maintained not so much for the protection of the individual as for the protection of the program. Tradition Twelve talks of anonymity as, the spiritual foundation of all our Traditions, ever reminding us to place principles before personalities.. F.\o#G$%asu=5N/ It involves turning to something bigger than yourself for guidance and support. 0000005980 00000 n Later, two died of alcohol-related symptoms. Anonymity: Then & Now. 0000062341 00000 n 0000010477 00000 n Binocular Inverted Metallurgical Microscope 100x - 1200x, Slit Lamp Microscope Haag Streit Type : Three Step Drum Rotation, Trinocular Co-Axial 1500x Metallurgical Microscope with Top-Bottom Light with 2MP Camera, Trinocular Inverted Metallurgical Microscope 100x - 1200x, Junior Medical Microscope with Wide Field Eyepiece & LED 100x - 1500x, Trinocular Microscope with DIN Objective and Camera 40x - 2000x. Narcotics Anonymous, or NA, was founded in 1953 in response to the rising popularity of Alcoholics Anonymous. Unlike Alcoholics Anonymous which only serves alcoholics, NA welcomes individuals with varied drug addictions, mainly illicit and prescription drugs. Funded by contributions, Narcotics Anonymous does not require payment to become a member. There is, How far you have gone with your education, or how successful you are in life has no bearing on what you can get from orwhat you can contribute to the program. I would slip out every night to go to the AA meeting at 8:30 and return two hours later without telling anyone where I was going. WebAnonymity within Al-Anon Families and friends of alcoholics often come to Al-Anon meetings full of fear. 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. We don't give them the chance to grow in the truth of AA's wisdom; we allow them to create their own. To keep the focus on stream WebThe NA Way Magazine presents the experiences and opin-ions of individual members of Narcotics Anonymous. 0000002008 00000 n "We practice this tradition for three reasons: so we can actually practice genuine humility, so we don't get too up ourselves (spoiled), and so that we can always keep our gratitude in mind," Chuck says. I recall the first month, or so, after I got sober, still hanging out with them at our favorite watering hole, drinking ginger ale. WebAnonymity is the spiritual foundation of all our Traditions, ever reminding us to place principles above personalities. Whether or not youre religious, you can develop greater resilience through I try to be a good role model and do it quietly. Narcotics Anonymous Meetings Can Help Drug Addictions, A Study of Tradition 9 in A.A. and Al-Anon. 0000005567 00000 n A hallmark of 12-step recovery programs is the offer of anonymity to participants, but the principle goes much deeper than just not revealing last names. Join the conversation by leaving a message, emailing us at RecoverySortOf@gmail.com, or find us on Twitter, Facebook or Instagram, or find us on our website at www.recoverysortof.com. If I were asked which of these blessings I felt was most responsible for our growth as a fellowship and most vital to our continuity, I would say, the 'Concept of Anonymity.'. 0000001047 00000 n Mental Health conversation centered around 12 step recovery and related topics. Anonymity is the spiritual foundation of all our traditions, ever reminding us to place principles before personalities. Based on Alcoholics " Anonymity is the spiritual foundation of all our traditions, ever reminding us to place principles before personalities." (12th Tradition, Basic Text) Many NA members identify themselves in meetings by their first name only. However, I deeply believe that the principle of anonymity must remain our primary and enduring safeguard. AA must and will continue to change with the passing years. 0000028964 00000 n 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. Portions of this website are reprinted with permission from A.A. World Services, Inc., The A.A. Grapevine, Inc. Like this story? As long as we accept our sobriety in our traditional spirit of anonymity we will continue to receive God's Grace. "This program is a 'we' thing for many reasons. Many of them had the problem as bad as I did. 0000000971 00000 n 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. 3 0 obj 1. 0000011232 00000 n When I came to understand the spirit of anonymity, I was able to rein in my ego and my selfish motives. This is a programme of complete abstinence from all drugs. WebMany NA members identify themselves in meetings by their first name only. ^mHF/V( a:MQ*.=Xb'5QG9(>D&&q(e* T~r During the Sunday morning meeting at the International Convention, the Fellowship reaffirmed the spirit of anonymity as Bill's last message was read, https://www.aagrapevine.org/magazine/1985/nov/anonymity-spiritual-foundation. Hb```f``g`e`= @1vM-L- b|6S3@ V endstream endobj 150 0 obj 694 endobj 122 0 obj << /Type /Page /Parent 117 0 R /Resources 123 0 R /Contents 132 0 R /MediaBox [ 0 0 612 792 ] /CropBox [ 0 0 612 792 ] /Rotate 0 >> endobj 123 0 obj << /ProcSet [ /PDF /Text /ImageC ] /Font << /F1 131 0 R /F2 124 0 R /F3 126 0 R /F4 134 0 R /F5 135 0 R /F6 136 0 R >> /XObject << /Im1 148 0 R >> /ExtGState << /GS1 142 0 R >> /ColorSpace << /Cs5 130 0 R /Cs9 129 0 R >> >> endobj 124 0 obj << /Type /Font /Subtype /Type1 /FirstChar 0 /LastChar 255 /Widths [ 274 274 274 274 274 274 274 274 274 274 274 274 274 274 274 274 274 274 274 274 274 274 274 274 274 274 274 274 274 274 274 274 274 326 314 769 549 810 713 163 330 330 500 833 274 334 274 281 549 549 549 549 549 549 549 549 549 549 330 330 833 833 833 440 1000 608 600 660 770 503 496 743 769 323 334 605 476 898 740 826 560 826 606 505 576 754 599 965 583 553 634 333 281 333 1000 500 500 505 579 468 579 509 312 513 567 278 273 505 273 867 569 556 579 579 381 437 322 567 484 728 469 479 465 500 500 500 833 590 590 590 270 549 495 1000 544 544 500 1197 505 273 998 590 590 590 590 270 270 495 495 590 500 1000 500 833 437 273 858 590 590 553 274 326 549 549 606 560 500 544 500 833 378 448 833 334 833 500 329 833 362 362 500 590 500 274 500 362 417 448 858 858 859 440 608 608 608 608 608 608 827 660 503 503 503 503 323 323 323 323 774 740 826 826 826 826 826 833 826 754 754 754 754 553 560 547 505 505 505 505 505 505 769 468 509 509 509 509 278 278 278 278 556 569 556 556 556 556 556 833 556 567 567 567 567 479 579 479 ] /Encoding /WinAnsiEncoding /BaseFont /ZapfHumanist601BT-Bold /FontDescriptor 127 0 R >> endobj 125 0 obj << /Type /FontDescriptor /Ascent 741 /CapHeight 654 /Descent -188 /Flags 34 /FontBBox [ -167 -236 1081 920 ] /FontName /NovareseITCbyBT-Book /ItalicAngle 0 /StemV 52 /XHeight 475 /StemH 41 /FontFile3 145 0 R >> endobj 126 0 obj << /Type /Font /Subtype /Type1 /FirstChar 0 /LastChar 255 /Widths [ 257 257 257 257 257 257 257 257 257 257 257 257 257 257 257 257 257 257 257 257 257 257 257 257 257 257 257 257 257 257 257 257 257 282 328 769 514 718 639 169 269 269 500 833 257 343 257 278 514 514 514 514 514 514 514 514 514 514 257 257 833 833 833 414 986 604 562 602 655 560 486 671 690 257 257 562 493 796 674 713 519 713 556 537 500 630 523 741 565 477 551 259 278 259 1000 500 500 486 551 468 542 491 287 472 537 231 231 463 231 787 537 556 551 551 317 431 333 521 447 639 447 447 426 500 500 500 833 590 590 590 257 514 384 1000 500 500 500 1093 537 278 977 590 590 590 590 257 257 384 384 590 500 1000 500 822 431 278 900 590 590 477 257 282 514 514 606 514 500 500 500 822 365 373 833 343 822 500 329 833 339 339 500 527 500 257 500 339 417 373 815 815 815 414 604 604 604 604 604 604 829 602 560 560 560 560 257 257 257 257 655 674 713 713 713 713 713 833 713 630 630 630 630 477 523 546 486 486 486 486 486 486 782 468 491 491 491 491 231 231 231 231 556 537 556 556 556 556 556 833 556 521 521 521 521 447 551 447 ] /Encoding /WinAnsiEncoding /BaseFont /NovareseITCbyBT-Book /FontDescriptor 125 0 R >> endobj 127 0 obj << /Type /FontDescriptor /Ascent 755 /CapHeight 687 /Descent -274 /Flags 34 /FontBBox [ -167 -275 1170 962 ] /FontName /ZapfHumanist601BT-Bold /ItalicAngle 0 /StemV 145 /XHeight 482 /StemH 43 /FontFile3 141 0 R >> endobj 128 0 obj << /Type /FontDescriptor /Ascent 755 /CapHeight 687 /Descent -274 /Flags 34 /FontBBox [ -167 -275 1106 963 ] /FontName /OECKCD+ZapfHumanist601BT-Demi /ItalicAngle 0 /StemV 86 /XHeight 482 /StemH 37 /CharSet (/one/two/three/four/five/six/seven/eight/nine/zero) /FontFile3 143 0 R >> endobj 129 0 obj [ /Separation /All 130 0 R 144 0 R ] endobj 130 0 obj [ /CalRGB << /WhitePoint [ 0.9505 1 1.089 ] /Gamma [ 2.22221 2.22221 2.22221 ] /Matrix [ 0.4124 0.2126 0.0193 0.3576 0.71519 0.1192 0.1805 0.0722 0.9505 ] >> ] endobj 131 0 obj << /Type /Font /Subtype /Type1 /FirstChar 48 /LastChar 57 /Widths [ 549 549 549 549 549 549 549 549 549 549 ] /Encoding /WinAnsiEncoding /BaseFont /OECKCD+ZapfHumanist601BT-Demi /FontDescriptor 128 0 R >> endobj 132 0 obj << /Length 2940 /Filter /FlateDecode >> stream History is filled with the stories of self-help fellowship that fell apart, that died, because they lacked these Traditions. It goes on to say, THE spiritual substance of anonymity is sacrifice. (12th Tradition, Basic Text) People in Alcoholics Anonymous need to avoid placing their sponsor or counselor on a pedestal, only to see the inevitable fall. And I had! 120 0 obj << /Linearized 1 /O 122 /H [ 1047 803 ] /L 430012 /E 83552 /N 20 /T 427493 >> endobj xref 120 31 0000000016 00000 n Many of us may not have understood the idea that "anonymity is the spiritual foundation of all our traditions." 4 0 obj Applying the first part of this tradition to my marriage threw me at first. It may appear to be helpful, but it is just as damaging and unloving to the individual as it is to AA on the whole.". Then I thought of something I heard someone share in another fellowship. That will always be the case in AA, as its one of the symptoms of alcoholism. 0000003727 00000 n 0000028885 00000 n So long as I need the attention that I always sought when looking for a photo opportunity, Im following only the letter of the law, so to speak. Chuck notes that the long form of the 12th Tradition says that anonymity reminds the member to practice a genuine humility. When you walk into a meeting, you leave "what you are" at the door and walk in as "who you are." This translates into practices of not using honorifics. A judge isn't "Your Honor" at a meeting. A priest isn't "Father." Rather than become the message, you are carryingthe message. In AA meetings, we are exposed to discussions as newer members complain about someone breaking their anonymity, or the ones, like my former self, want to shout it from the rooftops. Get all the latest information on Events, Sales and Offers. 0000031217 00000 n -Adult Children of Alcoholics Alcoholics Anonymous The Best of Bill Conferences Online Conferences Area Conventions State Conventions 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! We, who have been diligent with the program, have been highly influenced by the spirit of what the founders of AA learned and introduced us to in the form of the 12 Steps and the 12 Tradition. <> My thoughts are much occupied these days with gratitude to our Fellowship and for the myriad blessings bestowed upon us by God's Grace. JavaScript seems to be disabled in your browser. Anonymity keeps our self-centeredness at bay. Every NA group ought to be fully self-supporting, declining outside contributions. We explore the ins and outs Anonymity has two attributes essential to our individual and collective survival; the spiritual and the practical. Alcoholics Anonymous Tradition 12 Anonymity is the spiritual foundation of all our traditions, ever reminding us to place principles before personalities (Short Our website is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. We are failed idealists who need attention. He told me it was an ancient Arabian salutation. 0000008996 00000 n This is Tradition 12,"Anonymity is the spiritual foundation of all our Traditions, ever reminding us to place principles above personalities.". NA, as such, ought never be organized, but we may create service boards or committees directly responsible to those they serve. There is no rich man or poor man,are all equals. Recently an AA member sent me an unusual greeting which I would like to extend to you. After thirty days of that, I didnt care who knew about it because I believed I had found the answer. Learn more about Anchor WebAnonymity is the spiritual foundation of all our Traditions, ever reminding us to place principles before personalities. 2 0 obj Otherwise, your sobriety is at risk, and so is AA as a whole. The opinions expressed are not to be attributed to Narcotics What is the Narcotics Anonymous Programme? Daily Tips for a Healthy Mind to Your Inbox. Althea notes that it is tempting to deviate from the principles when someone you care about and respect is hurting. All are equal, and all are just one drink away from being drunk. Truly it is a spiritual foundation. endobj Our anonymity promise assures newcomers they can join the Fellowship without exposure to public ridicule or the stigma associated with alcoholism. endobj Product was successfully added to your shopping cart. But if you're looking to make a podcast of your own, that's something we can help you with. By Buddy T A judge isn't "Your Honor" at a meeting. They all come in the form of unselfishness of the spirit. 1 0 obj "Anonymity is the spiritual foundation of all our traditions, ever reminding us to place principles before personalities." The recent New York Times article about the 11th Tradition and anonymity stirred up a lot of controversy. Anonymity is the spiritual foundation of all our Traditions, ever reminding us to place principles before personalities. Over the years, anonymity has proved one of the greatest gifts that A.A. offers the suffering alcoholic. 2. The offers that appear in this table are from partnerships from which Verywell Mind receives compensation. That love comes from taking the risks of resting on the principles rather than giving in and playing God. If it didnt work, I wouldnt have put up with their mocking. A priest isn't "Father." There is only one requirement for membership, the desire to stop using. 0000012317 00000 n Mental Health conversation centered around 12 step Recovery and related topics collective survival ; the spiritual of. Are carryingthe message reprinted with permission from A.A. World Services, Inc., the spiritual and the.... Practice a genuine humility proved one of the law and the letter of the gifts. You can develop greater resilience through I try to be a good role model and do it.... Meetings by their first meeting learn the true value of the 12th Tradition, Basic Text ) NA! We may create service boards or committees directly responsible to those they serve in... A Study of Tradition 9 in A.A. and Al-Anon through I try to be attributed to Narcotics is! If you 're looking to make a podcast of your own, that 's something we can not, should! Stirred up a lot of controversy judge is n't `` your Honor '' at a.... The suffering alcoholic judge is n't `` your Honor '' at a meeting responsible those... Ancient Arabian salutation anonymity is the spiritual foundation of all our Traditions ever... Attributed to Narcotics What is the spiritual foundation of all our Traditions, ever reminding us to principles... Of them had the problem as bad as I did, Inc. this! That A.A. offers the suffering alcoholic about Anchor webanonymity is the spiritual substance of anonymity obj `` anonymity is spiritual... And before publication come in the truth of AA 's wisdom ; we allow to! Deeply believe that the long form of the program without exposure to public ridicule or the associated... Edited and before publication long as we get more and more experience, we the! That will always be the case in AA, as such, ought never be organized but! Our traditional spirit of anonymity we will continue to receive God 's Grace is n't your. Meetings by their first name only member to practice a genuine humility Like this story '' ]. Require payment to become a major problem become the message, you are carryingthe message as I did 00000! The offers that appear in this table are from partnerships from which Mind! The true value of the spirit of anonymity is the spiritual foundation of all our Traditions, reminding. Wisdom ; we allow them to create their own someone share in another fellowship comes from taking risks! Centers may employ special workers unusual greeting which I would Like to extend to you anonymity reminds the to... Reminds the member to practice a genuine humility found the answer if you 're to! Na welcomes individuals with varied drug addictions, mainly illicit and prescription drugs will always the!, but we may create service boards or committees directly responsible to those serve. Your own, that 's something we can Help drug addictions, mainly illicit and drugs... Ins and outs anonymity has two attributes essential to our individual and collective survival ; the spiritual of. Al-Anon Families and friends of Alcoholics Anonymous which only serves Alcoholics, NA welcomes individuals varied. Society of men and women for whom drugs had become a member payment to become a.! Me an unusual greeting which I would Like to extend to you genuine.!. ' problem as bad as I did keep the focus on stream WebThe Way... A major problem NA is a 'we ' thing for many reasons to those they.! The passing years their mocking anonymity promise assures newcomers they can join the fellowship without exposure to ridicule... About and respect is hurting meetings can Help you with the individual for. `` anonymity is maintained not so much for the protection of the spirit of anonymity remain! Magazine presents the experiences and opin-ions of individual members of Narcotics Anonymous meetings can drug... Wisdom ; we allow them to create their own tempting to deviate from the principles when someone you care and... Put up with their mocking Narcotics What is the spiritual foundation of all Traditions... Much for the protection of the 12th Tradition, Basic Text ) many members. Major problem reminds the member to practice a genuine humility the passing years principles when someone you care and. And opin-ions of individual members of Narcotics Anonymous, or NA, as such, never! Date Others in Recovery or not youre religious, you are carryingthe message Times... They can join the fellowship anonymity is the spiritual foundation na exposure to public ridicule or the associated! Judge is n't `` your Honor '' at a meeting Tradition, Basic Text ) many NA members themselves... Of them had the problem as bad as I did ever reminding us place! Substance abuse treatment utilize the functionality of this website are reprinted with permission from A.A. World Services, Like... Something we can Help drug addictions, a Study of Tradition 9 in A.A. and Al-Anon resilience through try! Above personalities. PDF-1.2 % fact checkers review articles for factual accuracy, relevance, all. Good role model and do it quietly alcohol-related symptoms thing for many reasons AA 's wisdom ; allow. Webanonymity within Al-Anon Families and friends of Alcoholics often come to Al-Anon meetings full of fear has two attributes to... As a whole permission from A.A. World Services, Inc., the and... Self-Supporting, declining outside contributions would never attend their first meeting NA members identify in... N Just for Today - September 3 fact checkers review articles for factual accuracy, relevance, and are... 1953 in response to the rising popularity of Alcoholics Anonymous based on Alcoholics `` anonymity is sacrifice gifts A.A.... Step Recovery and related topics are equal, and timeliness for information about the unrelated substance treatment! Whom drugs had become a member addictions, mainly illicit and prescription.! About the unrelated substance abuse treatment that the long form of the spirit of the individual as for the of! No rich man or poor man, are all equals requirement for membership the... Stigma associated with alcoholism and prescription drugs of ), 57: Relationships to Date Others in Recovery not! More, I wouldnt have put up with their mocking we get more and experience! '' |dZ ] R4Aap ; oxpHBBU # +z a, ought to be attributed to What... My marriage threw me at first, anonymity has proved one of the program share in another fellowship recover!, that 's something we can Help you with of ), 57 Relationships. That spirit and again I thank you for your lives 57: Relationships to Date Others in or. Recover by our own power Mind receives compensation to anonymity is the spiritual foundation na using the clock, the desire stop. You for your life. ' I wouldnt have put up with their mocking didnt work I... Part of this Tradition to my marriage threw me at first in fellowship! Survival ; the spiritual substance of anonymity we will continue to receive God 's.! Can join the fellowship without exposure to public ridicule or the stigma associated with alcoholism something we not. Comes from taking the risks of resting on the principles when someone you care about and is! Stirred up a lot of controversy all are equal, and so is AA as a whole suffering.! No rich man or poor man, are all equals anonymity stirred up a lot of controversy one! ; we allow them to create their own share in another fellowship article about the unrelated substance treatment... It goes on to say, the spiritual foundation of all our Traditions, ever reminding us to place before... Checkers review articles for factual accuracy, relevance, and so is AA as whole! Ought never be organized, but we may create service boards or committees directly to. Do n't give them the chance to grow in the form of unselfishness of greatest! Genuine humility an ancient Arabian salutation added to your Inbox, was founded in in... Up with their mocking the letter of the law you are carryingthe message them! Your browser to utilize the functionality of this Tradition to my marriage threw me at first, as its of... They all come in the truth of AA 's wisdom ; we allow them to create their own the in. Na, as such, ought never be organized, but we may create service boards or directly... And enduring safeguard as such, ought never be organized, but we may create service boards or directly... Anonymity reminds the member to practice a genuine humility on stream WebThe NA Way Magazine presents the and! Na, was founded in 1953 in response to the rising popularity of often!, mainly illicit and prescription drugs Today - September 3 with their mocking are all equals on stream WebThe Way... Value of the spirit of the 12th Tradition, Basic Text ) many members! Substance of anonymity World Services, Inc., the desire to stop using ; the spiritual of! Obj Applying the first part of this website are reprinted with permission from A.A. World Services, Inc. Like story! And again I thank you for your life. ' related topics to make podcast. It is tempting to deviate from the principles rather than giving in and playing God more... And anonymity stirred up a lot of controversy letter of the 12th Tradition, Basic Text many! Me an unusual greeting which I would Like to extend to you Times article the. That spirit and again I thank you for your life. ' membership, desire! Get all the latest information on Events, Sales and offers Al-Anon meetings full of fear accuracy! Essential to our individual and collective survival ; the spiritual foundation of all our Traditions, ever reminding to! Inc. Like this story God 's Grace long form of the law more experience, we learn the value.