AA Service

I spent the day at an AA service meeting.

In general, I love these meetings because:

1. I find people as passionate about AA as I am
2. I believe our 3rd legacy of service is important and I find this is an area where I can be useful in my life
   
3. I get to practice principles in new ways that force me to grow
   

Someone went to the microphone today and said (over an issue I was invested - had put much time and thought into) - "...given that we know these people have not told the truth to this body in the past..." and went on to state his position.

I just felt sad...

It wasn't that I thought I was right and he was wrong (I may well be wrong on this issue, but I don't think so and I didn't intentionally or even inadvertently lie in any form that I know of...), it was that he, someone I would have called a close friend, attacked me...

I went through several thoughts and emotions before I got to the fact that I was just sad, but it still hurt.

I know the process and will eventually have a conversation with this guy, but it's just what I had to share for today...

I be different later...

Ed