As a matter of fact, all of AA's Twelve Traditions
were at first questions of estimation
and vision for the future.
Years ago for example, we slowly evolved an idea
about AA being self-supporting.
There had been trouble here and there about outside gifts.
Then still more trouble developed.
Consequently, we began to devise a policy
of "no outside gifts."
We began to suspect that large sums of this kind
would tend to make us irresponsible
and could divert us from our primary aim.
Finally we saw that for the long pull,
outside money could really ruin us.
- Bill W., 1962

Thought to Ponder....

The Steps protect me from myself;
the Traditions protect AA from me.

Recovery Related Acronym

H O P E = Honesty, Open-mindedness, Positive thinking, Eager to recover.