WHAT I LEARNED: 1. When I grew up I used to hear “Practice makes perfect,” but now I prefer to say: “Practice makes progress!” 2. The 6 T’s: Take Time To Think Things Through. 3. The 3 A’s: Affection, Attention, & Appreciation. — To see the full-size pic of this quote (and others), visit: http://www.instagram.com/calchatfan1.
Tag: District 10 – Orlando
MTG – Kissimmee – “Kissimmee Tuesday Nite AFG”
WHAT I LEARNED: 1. For a long time, I was stark raving sober! 2. “…there is more to life than increasing its speed. Let me look upward into the towering oak & know that it grew great & strong because it grew slowly & well.” – Orin L. Crain quote from “Courage to Change” (item #…
MTG – Orlando – “College Park 12 Step”
WHAT I LEARNED: 1. I can’t work the Steps through sheer willpower, but I can through sheer willingness! 2. For a long time I thought I was a character defect. 3. It was good to hear the six P’s again: Perspective, Pain, Prayer, Patience, Process, & Payoff. It’s been a while since I’ve heard them. 😊
MTG – Orlando – “College Park 12 Step”
WHAT I LEARNED: 1. No amount of being right ever helped a relationship. 2. I qualified for this program as soon as I was conceived! 3. There were times when I wore a halo & carried a pitchfork. 4. You can’t have a tug-of-war if it’s just one person.
MTG – Orlando – “College Park 12 Step”
WHAT I LEARNED: In this program, it’s OK to be OK.
MTG – Ocoee – “Monday Miracles”
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! 😉
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 – Orlando – “Together Tuesdays AFG”
WHAT I LEARNED: When I react… I regret.
MTG – Orlando – “Pinecastle Friendship AFG”
WHAT I LEARNED: 1. Everything I see is a perception. 2. Hesitation can be a gift.
MTG – Orlando – “Together Tuesdays AFG”
WHAT I LEARNED: Page 327 (November 22nd) from the daily reader “Hope For Today” (item # B-27) – that’s all I’m saying!
MTG – Orlando – “Together Tuesdays AFG”
WHAT I LEARNED: I can’t do Step 11 without doing Step 12 right after, & I can’t do Step 12 until I’ve done 1 thru 11. Because those are the Steps where I build my strength, understand my experiences, & know hope is real. …That is the message I carry.
MTG – Orlando – “Easy Does It”
WHAT I LEARNED: When I have acceptance in my heart, I become more serene. When I have serenity in my soul, I become more accepting. And on & on the circle of acceptance & serenity goes… of having & becoming…
MTG – Orlando – “Together Tuesdays AFG”
WHAT I LEARNED: The three words surrounding the Al-Anon triangle are: Recovery, Unity, & Service, but it doesn’t matter what order they are in… as long as I have all three!
MTG – Orlando – “College Park 12 Step”
WHAT I LEARNED: Here’s the “abby normal” version of Step 6: “I’m always entirely ready to have other people’s character defects removed!”
MTG – Ocoee – “Monday Miracles”
WHAT I LEARNED: Using the back door to get into Al-Anon still leads to the same meeting!
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