WHAT I LEARNED: This pamphlet is a mini lesson on Traditions 11 & 12 & gives examples of anonymity from different angles. …How can I tell that anonymity is one of the most important principles of this program? When it’s broken… that’s how! ━━━━━▼━━━━━ **UPDATE (11/13/13): Keep a look out for an updated version of this pamphlet…
Month: October 2013
MTG – Maitland – “Survival to Recovery”
WHAT I LEARNED: A “slip” is: Serenity Losing Its Priority.
CAL – A Guide for Sponsors of Alateen Groups (Item # P-29)
WHAT I LEARNED: 1. Alateen started in 1957 – did I mention that already? Well, according to the Conference Summaries from the early 60’s, Al-Anon was going through the same issues that it’s still having… the need for more Alateen group sponsors. But back then, they had so few, that outsiders & AA members were…
CAL – Just for Today Wallet Card (Item # M-10)
WHAT I LEARNED: This wallet card has been around since 1954 & I thought, given its small size, it would have less on it than the bookmark version (item # M-12), but it actually has more. It has 2 extra sentences – one about the Seventh Tradition & the second refers to the 10 other…
Gratitude Dinner – 10/19/13
WHAT I LEARNED: Most of my great “leaps” in service work have been with Orlando’s District 10. Speaking at their Gratitude Dinner last night was no exception & I owe them a big THANK YOU!!! The best perk that I didn’t expect: being able to start the food line (instead of being last like usual)! Ha…
MTG – Maitland – “Carrying the Message AFG”
WHAT I LEARNED: For the moment, I may not be where I want to be, but at least I’m not where I used to be.
MTG – Tavares – “First Things First AFG”
WHAT I LEARNED: If I need to hear the Serenity Prayer differently, I can say it backwards! 🙃
MTG – Deland – “New Hope Al-Anon Adult Children AFG”
WHAT I LEARNED: I love going to a meeting & I’m given a suggestion for a new piece of literature that I can pass onto World Service. Every member has a voice!
MTG – Longwood – “Let it Begin with Me”
WHAT I LEARNED: True gratitude is an action, not just a thought. 🤔
N. FL Fall Assembly 2013 – Day 3 of 3
WHAT I LEARNED: I only have to improve my conscious contact with my HP… I don’t have to levitate!
N. FL Fall Assembly 2013 – Day 2 of 3
WHAT I LEARNED: 1. I don’t have to trust others… I just have to trust my Higher Power. 2. Our wonderful District 6 will be hosting the 2015 North Florida Convention!!!!!! You heard it here first! 📢
N. FL Fall Assembly 2013 – Day 1 of 3
WHAT I LEARNED: 1. Here at the North Florida Fall Assembly, it’s about getting plugged-in! 💻😉 2. The new website is now up for next year’s convention in Daytona Beach – see you there in 2014! 🏖️
MTG – Orlando – “Paths to Recovery”
WHAT I LEARNED: Sometimes it’s the smallest choices that turn out to have the biggest impact.
MTG – Orlando – “TLC AFG”
WHAT I LEARNED: Service work is what keeps my boat anchored while I ride out the rocky seas of change.
MTG – Orlando – “Path to Serenity”
WHAT I LEARNED: I like change… until it affects me!
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