18 - The magic, spiritual number.
ONE - The ONENESS that is ALL. All there ever was; All there ever is; All there will ever BE!
(8) INFINITY - The ETERNAL PRESENT Moment. Eternity; Forever!
That which was never born; never dies!
Friday, 29 July 2022
CoDA Weekly Reading
Meetings
With “A Lot of Recovery”
I’ve been in this program for six years. In that time,
I’ve attended a wide variety of meetings; each with their own format,
structure, and style. I‘ve been welcomed and understood, over and over. I
have experienced a sense of belonging like the Twelve Promises of CoDA
mention. I have noticed some common threads that make that possible:
·Experienced CoDAs offer healthy modeling by listening
well and sharing honestly.
·The meeting format encourages a safe space by making
guidelines clear for everyone.
·Newcomers are appreciated for showing up and encouraged
to keep coming back.
·Conversations during fellowship are respectful and
inclusive.
·Decisions for the meeting are made by Group Conscience,
everyone is invited to participate.
·Conflicts that come up are resolved by relying on the
wisdom of the Twelve Traditions.
·Humble leadership is done by willing volunteers who are
actively working the Twelve Steps.
·Trusted Servants take turns doing different jobs and
ask for help when they need it.
·Opportunities are available to everyone who wishes to
be of service.
When I was new to CoDA, I felt intimidated by the leaders
in my first few meetings. As I kept going back, I got to know them as
real people instead of the authority figures I was expecting. Their
dedication and general attitude were inspiring to me. They were warm,
caring, and funny, so I started to be more at ease. They were doing their
best and the fact that they were open about not being perfect gave me
hope. When I took on a service position, I was encouraged to ask for help
if I needed it, but they also trusted me to handle it in my own way. That
was scary and liberating at the same time. Over the years, I’ve gradually
taken on more and different service commitments at many different levels.
My confidence increases each time I stretch myself. Every now and then, a
newcomer will say something to me that reminds me of how I used to look
up to trusted servants and I’m amazed. It also helps to keep me mindful
of what it was like to walk into the rooms in the beginning. I really do
want to share the gifts I’ve received and continue to gain through this
program. That’s why I do my part to help the meetings I attend, so that
we can co-create an environment where “a lot of recovery” can keep
happening.
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