We think we should do one thing well
rather than many things to which we are not called.
That is the central idea of Tradition Five.
Our society gathers in unity around this concept.
The very life of our fellowship requires its preservation.
"Shoemaker, stick to thy last" is no dull cliche
for Alcoholics Anonymous.
Together we have found a substantial remedy
for a terrible malady.
Of course we might interest ourselves in fields of
education, research, neurosis, and the like.
But, as a society, should we?
Our experience says that we definitely should not.
We can and we do help, as individuals, in those fields.
That is good.
But, as a fellowship, we know that we
must not be diverted.
- Bill W.

Thought to Ponder....

To help each other, is to help ourselves.

Recovery Related Acronym

C A R E = Comforting And Reassuring Each other.