The theme for the February edition of ESSAY is “The Joy of Service.”
In the February issue, read how fellows from around the world experience the joy they had always been looking for in lust by serving others.
☑ Why I Am Still in SA
An Iranian member explains that he came to SA because he had to be, but he stayed because working the Steps led him to the joy of service.
☑ The Way to the Fourth Dimension
Ameer from Iraq describes how he got from the false multi-dimensional spiritual experience of the addiction to the true fourth dimension of serving others.
☑ The Great Formula
This US lady shares the joy of making SA a good and safe place for women.
☑ Phone Meetings Are Our Lifeline
Juan from Murcia in Spain set up daily meetings to connect Spanish loners.
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Themes planned for future Essay editions are:
- April 2023: Celebrating the SA Sobriety Definition (Stories due March 1)
Tell us what miracles have happened in your life since you accepted the SA Sobriety Definition.
- June 2023: Sober Travel (Stories due May 1)
Which tricks do you use to stay sober on the road and in the air during the holidays?
- August 2023 Newcomers—How to Welcome Them, and Keep Them! (Stories due July 1)
What strategies does your home group have to help new members?
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