Topic for the week: the slogans.
I thought perhaps this week we could talk about the AA slogans. Do you use them? What is your favorite?
When I first came to AA, I REALLY disliked the slogans. They sounded hokey and patronizing. I wanted “real” answers. I wanted specific instructions to help me feel better and to feel better RIGHT NOW. Slowly over time I have come to see the wisdom in these tiny phrases.
There are so many slogans that I have heard over the years. “Let go and let God”; “turn it over”; “One day at a time”; “keep coming back”; “it works if you work it”; “do the next right thing”; “left foot right foot”; “3 miles in-3 miles out”; “we are going to love you until you can love yourself”; “don’t quit before the miracle”; “don’t drink even if your ass falls off”; “easy does it”; I am sure you can help me with some more. Lol.
The one my sponsor often says is “turn it over” and pray. It seems kind of trite when I’m in the middle of a family crisis but really what else can she say? And that it is the best thing I do.
Sooo the floor is open. I would love to hear your thoughts and experiences on the slogans or on anything else you wish to share.
Thank you.
Kind Regards,
Karrie.