"Many older members will speak of finding their grief by working the Twelve Steps or by sitting alone quietly and feeling the feelings that arise." BRB p. 200

Older members with years of experience attending meetings, sharing, fellow traveling, and giving service from a space of love may have reached a point where they're able to just sit quietly and allow feelings to arise. Their daily practice over time has afforded them this wonderful gift.

Because for many long-time members the use of the program's tools has become second nature to them; as their feelings arise they allow them to flow out, like hot air naturally rises into the infinite sky. The continuous daily work of taking the Steps draws their grief work out from the depths of their psyche in a gradual and gentle way.

They are worth listening to as they recount their experience, strength, and hope. But they will also be the first to admit that they don't know all the answers; that they learn each day from newer members who can be wise beyond their time in the program. That is the nature of this fellowship. Grief work is part of the healing process that spans all ages and periods of longevity in the program.

On this day I will work a daily program of recovery. As I am ready, I will receive all the gifts of my grief work arising to meet me.