I Greet The Indwelling Distributor.
Today’s “Pay Forward” gift is – Distributor. We are an A.A. a distributor, not its creator. As an A.A. distributor, we pass on freely A.A.’s product, which is given us. Millions worldwide are using A.A.’s program, for every human condition known to mankind. They are not done in A.A.’s name. For every one alcoholic working our 12-Step program, an estimated seven use it for other issues, we may call “outside issues.” As members of A.A., we have individual opinions about these; Alcoholics Anonymous does not. To practice our Program’s principles in all our affairs is not an "outside issue." That’s just fine, as long as we do not state them to be A.A. approved. When the power of our loving service overcomes our selfishness, we have awakened to a new depth. We intuitively know that our Creator is love. Just look around and within, and we can see proof of His Presence; Omni-love. We were created as sharing beings. “It is well to give when asked, but it is better to give unasked, through understanding” Kahlil Gibran. We have to share with others to live. We may be blind to that for a time, but the wakening will come. Many of us feel A.A. sharing is our calling, not a job. A job is an activity performed in exchange for payment. We are demonstrating how important it is to give of ourselves, to those who still suffer. The Love, Thy Will be done.