The arrival of Enthusiam I attended a small meeting recently, one that I used to attend regularly. A couple of newcomers were there. A member of the group proposed a topic and began his discourse. I had felt that way before, many times. Sobriety is what Alcoholics Anonymous is all about.
Growth is experienced always in relation to others.
Not surprisingly, the tension I felt was not confined just to me. Our group's attention quickly polarized onto the newcomers needs. Each of us had experience, strength, and hope in sobriety to share with them. We had become enthusiastic in the presence of still suffering alcoholics. We were filled with life.