Reflections on the Road to Recovery from Alcoholism - "Fast Forgetters"

Reflections....

....on the Road to Recovery

                                                       " Fast Forgetters"

I have attended AA meetings for over 24 years.  I'm guessing I have averaged four meetings a week during that time. I just did the math - that equals 35,040 meetings.

I'm also guessing that I have read/ heard the majority of slogans, principles, suggestions, key points of the Big Book, etc.

So one theory would have it that I have heard it all and all I need to do is implement these things on a daily basis. In other words, why would I continue to need to hear the same things over and over?






The reason:  I am a fast forgetter. 


I don't believe it's so much any more about learning new principles, etc. (although I will continue to add these things to my program).

It's more about being reminded of what I have already heard and been taught.

A few examples: Go to meetings regularly to help the "ism" of alcoholism. Keep my spiritual connection strong by communicating with my Higher Power, God, on a continual basis. Get out of myself by giving back to the program - especially helping others.

Those are just a few examples. Many times at meetings I hear something and think to myself "Oh. yeah, I forgot about that." There is no doubt in my mind that this is the still, small voice of God in action.

And as I hear often from others,  I won't be reminded of the things I need to remember, unless I attend meetings to hear them.

Thoughts?