Tradition Two – For our group purpose there is but one ultimate authority – a loving God as He expresses Himself in our group conscience.  Our leaders are but trusted servants, they do not govern.

 What a great tradition.  Tradition Two builds on the principle of unity in Tradition One.   Tradition Two also reminds me that I need to remain humble.  It reminds me that I am part of a group, that it is the wisdom of the group that matters and not from me or any one particular person because the sole authority in the group and the fellowship of SAA is a loving Higher Power as expressed through the group conscience.   Group conscience reminds me that I do not have authority over any other person in the group, nor do they have authority over me.  I am also reminded that decisions are being made not based on my personal opinions but rather based on the spiritual principles of the Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions and what is best for the group and the fellowship.  I am going to have my opinions on issues at times; however, if I keep my focus at a spiritual level and not on a personal level, I will stay focused on the group’s needs and not on my own needs.  I will be able to look at “what is right” for the group instead of saying “who is right.”  I can also become a trusted servant of the group.  This simply means that I have taken on a position of service that allows the group to function.  I have no authority over any other member of the group, nor any other trusted servant.  I am simply doing the groups chores for which it may be considered a privilege.  I may be replaced at any time through an election which is fine.  At which time I will turn over my responsibilities to the next member and continue as an active member of the group conscience.  Either way, I can participate as a vital member of the group helping to keep the group focused on the spiritual principles of the steps and traditions upon which it is founded and ultimately helping me to stay sober one more day, one day at a time.