One Day at a Time in Al-Anon:
It sometimes happens that an Al-Anon member, deeply dedicated to some particular cause or religious organization, tries to persuade the group to share her enthusiasm and take part in it.
As worthy as a project might be, it is well to remember that Al-Anon’s primary purpose is to learn how to achieve serenity for ourselves while living with the problem of alcoholism. Our Third Tradition points out that it would be unwise for us to take on, as a group, any interests not related to our program. For reasons of our own well-being and progress, we do not involve ourselves with other causes or organizations, although individuals are certainly free to do so if they wish.
Today’s Reminder:
Tradition Three states in unmistakable terms Al-Anon’s singleminded dedication to one common denominator: “The relatives of alcoholics, when gathered together for mutual aid, may call themselves an Al-Anon group, provided that, as a group, they have no other affiliation.”
“…through our Traditions we guard against distortion and dilution of the Al-Anon idea.”