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Strictly speaking, there is no such thing as an “AA Retreat”. AA itself does not plan, organize, advertise, or support such activities. But we do have these weekend retreats for those of us who are in Alcoholics Anonymous, and/or other 12 step programs. Finding an appropiate name for such activities can be a problem
So is getting time off from employers for such activites. Like at the Post Office. Supervisor to me, “Your 23 years sober, you aught to be over it by now.” Oh, don’t we wish. Had a chap in RASFF wonder when I would become an “ex-drunk”. When I’m dead, folks
So why a retreat when we have meetings? Well, for the same reason you give your car oil and filter changes every 3,000. To help keep things running smoothly. To avoid being the 1 in 11 AA members who, with over 5 years sobriety, go back out drinking every year.
Let’s just say that in these retreats we tend to take a broad look at our programs. Where we came from, what we are doing, and what we can do to further improve ourselves. Plus a peaceful environment, relaxing if austere rooms, and delicious food. I have yet to attend a Catholic retreat center that didn’t have an outstanding kitchen staff.:extrahappy:
In my case, the Retreat Master went over my current program and agreed with my Jesuist Spiritual Directer that I should cultivate “Lectio Divina” as my next step, starting with 15 minutes EVERY MORNING. No skipping, no excuses, even if I seemd to be getting nothing from it. “Three months from now, ask your family and friends if they notice any changes in you.”
OK.
As I noted, a good tune-up as the USPS heads into the Christmas season.
Strictly speaking, there is no such thing as an “AA Retreat”. AA itself does not plan, organize, advertise, or support such activities. But we do have these weekend retreats for those of us who are in Alcoholics Anonymous, and/or other 12 step programs. Finding an appropiate name for such activities can be a problem
So is getting time off from employers for such activites. Like at the Post Office. Supervisor to me, “Your 23 years sober, you aught to be over it by now.” Oh, don’t we wish. Had a chap in RASFF wonder when I would become an “ex-drunk”. When I’m dead, folks
So why a retreat when we have meetings? Well, for the same reason you give your car oil and filter changes every 3,000. To help keep things running smoothly. To avoid being the 1 in 11 AA members who, with over 5 years sobriety, go back out drinking every year.
Let’s just say that in these retreats we tend to take a broad look at our programs. Where we came from, what we are doing, and what we can do to further improve ourselves. Plus a peaceful environment, relaxing if austere rooms, and delicious food. I have yet to attend a Catholic retreat center that didn’t have an outstanding kitchen staff.:extrahappy:
In my case, the Retreat Master went over my current program and agreed with my Jesuist Spiritual Directer that I should cultivate “Lectio Divina” as my next step, starting with 15 minutes EVERY MORNING. No skipping, no excuses, even if I seemd to be getting nothing from it. “Three months from now, ask your family and friends if they notice any changes in you.”
OK.As I noted, a good tune-up as the USPS heads into the Christmas season.