Tradition 8

“Alcoholics Anonymous should remain forever nonprofessional, but our service centers may employ special workers.”

In my experience, I’ve learned that business and AA just don’t mix. I have a new employer. So long as I stick close to Him and perform his work well all my needs are met. My job now is fit myself to be of maximum service to god and those about me.

It’s really hard for me to be an employee, living by a set of spiritual principles (Giving) and at the same time, run a company who’s company vision is profit (Taking). I’ve found that the most important thing for me today is make decisions based on the ability to follow those spiritual principles or else life becomes unbearable real quick. Business and profit just aren’t for me, when it stands in my way of usefullness to others.

John

Gratitude

Gosh has it ever been a while since I’ve posted. Life has really come at me fast and I’ve been really busy living it.

My wife and I had a beautiful baby girl on January 16 of 2007 and she’s been the absolute joyous gift from God. I can’t begin to tell you how happy I am that she’s finally arrived. She’s growing up so fast. I’m grateful to be able to be a part of it. To witness it. To actually be aware of it.

Thanks God!