Usually if we are in a heated debate amongst fellow MA members about issues such as whether or not to make these proposed changes, it’s because we disagree about how to best carry the message to the marijuana addict who still suffers. But the common ground that is shared between MA members is that common desire to help the marijuana addict who still suffers, by determining how to best fulfill the MA primary purpose and carry the message to our fellow marijuana addicts. We just do not always agree on specifically what is the best way to fulfill the MA primary purpose and help our fellow addicts, and accomplish what are typically shared goals of helping newcomers find MA, keep coming back to MA, and work the Twelve Steps of MA, so that they can get and stay sober from marijuana. So, when in a heated discussion with our fellows over issues such as the proposed changes in this Motion, it can help to remember that the passion we share for helping our fellow marijuana addicts is far greater than the differences in opinion we may have over how to best accomplish this, and whether or not these proposed changes to the Steps and Traditions are in furtherance of our primary purpose and the MA Fifth Tradition.
When the group/meeting takes a break, whether for 5-10 minutes or for one or more weeks, the actual process of voting to obtain the group conscience can then occur after everyone has had a chance to think, pray, meditate, sleep, or do whatever else it is that the group/meeting’s members find supportive for their serenity, both as individuals and as a meeting/group. If in doubt, turn to and be guided by our Twelve Traditions, and remember to place principles before personalities. And not to forget to work together – this is a “we” program!
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