“When we’re told the advantages of studying the Twelve Steps, reading the literature, attending meetings, we may think: “They’re always giving me something to do!” But all the things suggested in Al-Anon are for our benefit—precisely to make life more pleasant and livable.” (ODAT, 28 July)
Every action in the Steps pays handsomely and in perpetuity, so no effort is wasted.
The recipient of the payment is me (although the payment may be invisible). But certainly others, the world, and God are benefited.