1 rich Libsyn https://www.libsyn.com 90 600 Our generous Recovered Podcast Community allows us to be self supporting and not rely on outside contributions. &amp;nbsp;If you would like to join us, there are two ways. Episode Sponsorship&amp;nbsp; We will recognize you by first name only at the top, mid, and end of the episode. &amp;nbsp;Any amount will qualify. Premium Membership&amp;nbsp; This is the single most effective way to support the show. &amp;nbsp;Watch the video in its entirety and learn how to become Premium Call Us Now&amp;nbsp; http://recoveredcast.com/speakpipe Tradition One states: Our common welfare should come first; personal recovery depends upon A.A. unity. &amp;nbsp; Sue, from my home group provided this from NA’s Basic Text on Unity. &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; The second Legacy, &amp;nbsp;Unity (Body) suggests we join a homegroup and participate in the meetings. &amp;nbsp;In early sobriety, meetings and fellowship with recovered alcoholics can help to keep a newcomer sober until they have completed their steps. &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; More importantly, the group and its members are responsible for making sure that the door to the meeting is open and there for the newcomer. &amp;nbsp; What does unity mean go you? Why is AA Unity important? How has unity helped your recovery? &amp;nbsp; @ Mark...I think that AA Unity, when related to group conscious, means doing what is best for the group and not what is necessarily best for me. I did not get very far by getting my way all the time &amp;nbsp; Do you have a group that you are committed to and involved with? &amp;nbsp; Do you participate Group Conscious meetings? Do you follow the 12 Traditions? &amp;nbsp; Unity asks me to practice acceptance when the group conscience goes against &amp;nbsp; AA Unity does not mean harmony. What is the difference between unity and harmony? How can a group not have harmony yet have unity? &amp;nbsp; How can a group make mistakes, make wrong decisions, yet still have unity? &amp;nbsp; How can you contribute to AA unity? How can you have unity with someone you don’t like? &amp;nbsp; What would you say to the new guy? Recovered Podcast http://recoveredcast.com <iframe title="Libsyn Player" style="border: none" src="//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/6178424/height/90/theme/custom/thumbnail/yes/direction/forward/render-playlist/no/custom-color/09111b/" height="90" width="600" scrolling="no" allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen></iframe> https://assets.libsyn.com/secure/item/6178424