This is an interesting question, Tea, thank you for posting.

Here is my take on things:-

Tradition 2

For our group purpose there is but one authority - a loving God as he may express Himself in our group conscience. Our leaders are but trusted servants; they do not govern.

Concept 4

Participation is the key to harmony.

Now, the way I see it - as a group - whether a f2f group, a district, an area, or an online group - there will be an overriding "feel" - a flavour, almost, each group is different, and, they all have something to offer. So, our collective HP expresses "himself" in a particular way, according to the group with whom we are sharing. Now, we are not perfect (haha, think you might have guessed that!) - sometimes, our groups can get into difficulties, but, no-one is "in charge" or owns the group - we elect people to positions, because we trust them, they are there to serve us, not to be our bosses.

Where I think the concept comes into play is - we have to be willing to take our part in the group, maybe take on some service, wash the dishes, be a key holder, bank the takings, pay the rent, etc etc.

What I sometimes find is this, some people will willingly take on service - some will do nothing, not just because they too busy, lazy - but, they think the others WANT to do the service, or, they feel the service people in control, or, they too shy/afraid to offer.

Mmmmm, this has become more difficult than I thought!!! Basically, if everyone takes a turn at doing everything, i.e. participates, there will be no worries about trusted servants, we would all have done something, so, we realise, this service is a privilege, our group members trust us to carry it out, to the best we can.

As you may know, I am not a believer, as in religious believer. Tradition 2 is of help to me - I recognise the power of the group - for some, not me, this can be their personal Higher Power - what I like about this tradition is, "as He may express Himself in our group conscience." I go to several groups, they all different, all have a certain spirituality.

Going to leave it there, think I am rambling!!!! I know what I mean, lolol

Thank you for bringing this up. Sometimes, I can get a bit blase about the program, it is good to take time to reflect.

Lots of love,


Flora
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PS Had reason, recently, to say, over and over, Principles Above Personalities!!! Tradition 12 - Was hurt, felt rejected..... an alanon committee thing, but, the program is there, if we work it. It helps to air these thoughts online. Thanks for your post.