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A Year’s Journey
Written by, John C.
Despondent, angry
Hope waning
“No one will care,” I lie to myself
I reach out, mind already made up
“Don’t do it! I love you bro,”
Doesn’t matter; I don’t feel it for myself
I partake, hoping to forget
Only to remember
How awful the fog can truly be
After a short time, I come back
A little longer, I come to
Yet more time, I come to believe
I learn to surrender
I learn to trust
I learn to believe
Believe in Creator
Believe in myself
Believe that the process works
A year passes
A rollercoaster
Of ups, downs, and all-arounds
And yet, I still surrender
I still trust
I still believe
This way of life works
(As they say, if you work it)
So I work it
Because I know
Without a shadow of a doubt
That I AM worth it
Published in A New Leaf – January 2025
THEN and NOW
Written by, Al E. The sixties, everybody was tuning in, turning on, and dropping out. I wanted to feel a part of it all. Love-ins, concerts, flowers in my hair, Beatles, Doors, Stones, and even the music went against the “norm.” I’d swear to this day that the Beatles’ Sgt. Pepper told us to “smoke…
Thought for the Day
“Yesterday ended last night. Every day is a new beginning learn the skill of forgetting and move on.” – Written by, Norman V.P. Published in A New Leaf – May 1991
The Heart of the Seventh Tradition
Written by, an Anonymous Trusted Servant The Seventh Tradition is about more than “just” money. It’s about unity, responsibility, and protecting MA’s integrity. By declining outside contributions, we remain free from outside influence. That means it’s up to us to keep our fellowship strong. This Tradition is vital to MA’s growth. It deepens our spiritual…
Heard in a Meeting
“MA is a Higher-Power-help program — not a self-help one.” Published in A New Leaf – July 2025
Being of Service
Written by, Kathy C. Webster’s Dictionary defines commitment as:“An act of doing or performing something; a promise or pledge to do something.” I describe commitment as a simple extension of oneself in service to others, done in the name of gratitude. We can have no speakers without listeners, no takers without givers. Being of service…
Contemplating Fellowship
Written by, Geoff F. Recently, it came to my attention that a new MA meeting has been started at the Gay & Lesbian Community Center in West Hollywood. I knew one day such a meeting would start, for if we believe even Master’s and Johnson’s conservative statistics, 10% of all marijuana addicts are gay. I…
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