WHAT I LEARNED: In studying Concept 6, is it a coincidence that the word trust is in trustee? Hmm… Good thing they’re not called untrustees! 😉
Tag: Alcoholism
MTG – Orlando – “Peace Within AFG”
WHAT I LEARNED: We talked a little about the new upcoming Daily Reader that is about diversity in the program & someone mentioned: “We all smile in the same language.” Awww… Actually, that might be a good title for the book!! ━━━━━▼━━━━━ **BONUS: If you’d like to submit a personal sharing for the new…
CAL – Worried About Someone’s Mental Health? (Item # P-80)
WHAT I LEARNED: 1. This pamphlet was 1 of 6 of an “Al-Anon Can Help” series that was introduced in 1995 as part of a big push for service in institutions. It was designed to invite family members & friends of alcoholics at, or in, institutions to try Al-Anon where they live. This pamphlet didn’t…
MTG – Orlando – “You’re Not Alone AFG”
WHAT I LEARNED: I carry a tiny magic wand with me. I told the newcomer that if I could wave it & make everyone better (including myself), I would have already done it & gotten on with my life. I keep the wand with me as a reminder that it’s not about wishes… it’s about work. —…
WORKSHOP – Orlando – Spring Service Workshop
WHAT I LEARNED: Before Al-Anon, I had an awaremess. Now I have awareness! 😜
MTG – Casselberry – “Recovery Through the Steps AFG”
WHAT I LEARNED: I am spiritually asleep when I keep hitting the snooze button called “denial.”
MTG – Maitland – “Wednesday Morning Harmony AFG”
WHAT I LEARNED: Anxiety can make me not see the truth.
MTG – Orlando – “Together Tuesdays AFG”
WHAT I LEARNED: When I react… I regret.
MTG – Altamonte Springs – “Seminole AFG”
WHAT I LEARNED: 1. I make plans & God laughs. 2. I can be supportive without being involved.
MTG – Winter Park – “Winter Park Morning AFG”
WHAT I LEARNED: 1. Pain is information. 2. Suffering is the part of pain I create.
WORKSHOP – Jacksonville – “Weeds to Seeds” Service Workshop
WHAT I LEARNED: 1. I have to keep my tools spiritually sharp. 2. How Al-Anon grew: a coffee pot & a resentment.
MTG – Deland – “Deland AFG”
WHAT I LEARNED: Too bad Step 2 is not just a “yes” or “no” question. The answer is a process… just like all the other Steps… & just like the entire Al-Anon program.
MTG – Altamonte Springs – “Just For Today AFG”
WHAT I LEARNED: 1. As a child, I used to hear the prayer “Now I lay me down to sleep…“, but what if there was an opposite version that went like this?: “Now I to this new day awake, I pray the Lord my soul to make.” 2. In the past, it was crazy the amount of…
CAL – Reserve Fund Guideline (Item # G-41)
WHAT I LEARNED: 1. This guideline focuses on withholding money for good, healthy reasons. How different that is from my pre-Al-Anon days when I withheld money out of fear, or as punishment… 2. The most interesting part of this guideline is the list of personal questions on page 4 – especially the question about how my…
CAL – Guideline for Al-Anon Websites (Item # G-40)
WHAT I LEARNED: 1. There is no such thing as “Conference Approved” text to use on Al-Anon websites, therefore it’s not necessary for all sites to use the same wording. Freedom! Whoo-hoo! Ha ha ha. 😃 2. I understand that links on an Al-Anon site to non-Al-Anon sites would give the appearance of affiliation & are to…
MTG – Orlando – “Pinecastle Friendship AFG”
WHAT I LEARNED: 1. Everything I see is a perception. 2. Hesitation can be a gift.
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