Seven pieces have been included with this newsletter for your perusal. Make whatever use of them you can, and if you care to, please comment.
☆Sexual Detox. This piece is being considered for possible inclusion in the SA booklet at some later date, perhaps under Step One. I’ve been throwing it out for comments and input.
☆Another Look at Lust. This is a specimen of what grows out of my work on the Tenth Step. I include it as a sample of what I have to do to stay sober, comfortable, and free. Does anybody identify?
☆The Resentment-Lust Connection. (Previously titled The Lust Connection.) Another sample of my action on the Tenth Step for your use and comment. Note the last line. I really believe that! That’s what this kind of action does for me.
☆Some Suggested Book and Program Evaluation Guidelines. (Previously titled “An Open Letter.”) This piece was in gestation for quite some time but finally got written 8 November 1984. It speaks for itself. Please note what it says in the third paragraph if you wish to respond.
☆Sobriety and the Sea of Relativism. This piece was first written in March of 1982 and then recently revised somewhat. Thought you might be interested.
Note: In considering the above pieces, keep in mind the potential for inclusion in SA literature, whether the existing SA booklet or some future work; and give me your thoughts on the matter. Don’t wait too long if you want to comment however; tempus fugit.
“The Book Is Born.” (AA Grapevine article written by Bill W. in 1945 in AA’s tenth year.) I include this piece for its historical value and insights into the process of what AA went through in the early formative years. The last paragraph is very interesting, especially as it bears on how we go about our dialog on various issues. Wisdom born of hard experience.
“So it seems clear that sound policy can be made only by rubbing the conservatives and the promoters together. Their discussions, if free from personal ambitions and resentment (underlining mine), can be depended upon to produce the right answers. For us, there is no other way.”
Didn’t the Saturday business meeting in Phoenix prove this point? It began with some highly charged feelings, but when it was over three hours later, there was a marvelous oneness and solidarity and strength.
“Leadership in AA: Ever a Vital Need.” (Pages 39-43 of the 1981-82 edition of The AA Service Manual.) I hope everyone will study this article by Bill W. Some practical savvy born of long-term AA experience.
