GROUP ASSIGNMENT – FEB 2008
TRADITION 2 = HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS
For the purpose of getting a deeper understanding of how these Traditions work in our relationships during this exercise on the 2nd Tradition.
Take out the word GROUP and replace it with the word RELATIONSHIP, and see how it affects your understanding and approach to living in the 2nd tradition.
“For our relationships purpose there is but one Ultimate Authority, A Loving GOD as HE may express himself in our Relationship conscience. Our leaders are but trusted servants, they do not govern.”
Read this several times so it can sink in, because it will make you more aware of what has or has not been present in your previous relationships, or even in your current ones.
In our study of the 1st Tradition we found the purpose of our relationships and now in this study of the 2nd Tradition we need to find out how to maintain our focus on that purpose.
Page 135 of the (IWH&W) gives us some clear indication of what is required to achieve our purpose and move away from the self-centeredness in our relationships. It states in part, “Something happens when we practice the steps and learn to apply principles in our individual lives. We develop an awareness of our behavior and its effects on ourselves and others. In other words, we develop a conscience.”
Now let’s go to page 138 in this Tradition for more insight before we answer the questions.
“In our personal recovery, our thoughts and actions change as we stay clean and grow spiritually. We don’t get better overnight, and sometimes our growth is sporadic and uneven. The same pattern of growth and maturity also occurs in our relationships.”
(Relationships substituted for fellowship in that line)
On page 140, we see what is required to trust someone with your common welfare. We choose them for the principles of recovery we see at work in their lives.
Questions for the 2nd Tradition in your relationships……..
- What spiritual principal is most required for you to trust someone with your welfare?
- Name the spiritual principals found in the 2nd Tradition.
- Which of those principals must be consistent, no matter what the circumstances, for a relationship to survive?
- How does Anonymity help the individuals in the relationship avoid self-centeredness?
5. Personalize your practicing of the 2nd Tradition in your relationships.