All 12 step programs have what they call Traditions that were written to hold the group together. Early in the expansion of AA, the founders found that the groups were beginning to loose sight on what their purpose was. Some groups allowed other segments of society: politics, dress code, ethnic, education, profession, etc. to become a requirement for going to that group.
Like a relationship the groups finally had to adhere to a singleness of purpose: for AA it was a desire to stop drinking. In relationships it is the desire to be in that relationship. Unity. Then you can ask about a leader - there is none. A conscious contact with a higher power not a leader per se.
The main question becomes - what am I willing to do to keep this relationship. In other-words, after all is said and done, all the finger pointing, am I willing to do everything to keep this relationship growing? What's the answer? That for the couple to figure out. All the therapy in the word cannot help without two people wanting to be in the relationship.
How's your relationship going?????
Your Life - Your Rules!
Namaste Speedo
