A Dozen Steps

Good And Evil - Locked In Struggle

by Mark on August 24th, 2006

To remind myself - I’m fulfilling one of the legacies the oldtimers passed on to me. That of not being here to win any popularity contests, in which I am succeeding amazingly well if you have the opportunity to listen to a specific “podcast” that I will no longer endorse under any circumstances. On a totally related note, it seems that Bill W. was a bit of a “seer.”

Not really, but he was obviously aware of the power of a world-wide print media which I’m sure we could apply to the Internet today.

Once more, from the West Baltimore Group’s site;

“A vast communications net now covers the earth, even to our remotest reaches. Granting all its huge public benefits, this limitless world forum is, nevertheless a hunting ground for all those who would seek money, acclaim, and power at the expense of society in general. Here the forces of good and evil are locked in struggle. All that is shoddy and destructive contest all that is best.

Therefore nothing can matter more to the future welfare of AA than the manner in which we use this colossus of communication. Used unselfishly and well, the results can surpass our present imagination. Should we handle this great instrument badly, we shall be shattered by the ego demands of our own people–often with the best of intention on their part. Against all this, the sacrificial spirit of AA’s anonymity at the top public level is literally our shield and our buckler.

Here again we must be confident that love of AA, and of God, will always carry the day.” - Bill W. in the November 1960 © Grapevine - referring to print media

When he says “All that is shoddy and destructive contest all that is best” I’m tuned in, thank the God I understand! At the same time, I’m also thankful to Patty P. who taught me either I stand for something or I’ll fall for anything.

I am not a doormat. Thanks to AA, the Twelve Steps and a loving Higher Power. And I will continue to do whatever I can personally to stand for the truth, despite those who mock it for their own agendas.

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