WHAT I LEARNED: In this program, it’s OK to be OK.
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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. —…
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 – 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.
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 – “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!
CAL – Area Public Outreach Coordinator (Item # G-38)
WHAT I LEARNED: 1. Because Areas can vary due to autonomy (just like groups), the work of an Area Public Outreach Coordinator can actually be split into various committees or job positions: PI (Public Information), CPC (Cooperating with the Professional Community), & Institutions Coordinators. I don’t know of any other Area position that does this,…
MTG – Altamonte Springs – “Seminole AFG”
WHAT I LEARNED: Acceptance of others begins with accepting myself.
MTG – Maitland – “Wednesday Morning Harmony AFG”
WHAT I LEARNED: I can either take on someone else’s chaos & problems or I can say: “Not my monkey, not my circus!” — To see the full-size pic of this quote (and others), visit: http://www.instagram.com/calchatfan1.
MTG – Winter Park – “Winter Park Morning AFG”
WHAT I LEARNED: 1. I used to be a carrier of the disease. Now I’m a carrier of the message. 2. Question of the day: If I had spiritual narcolepsy, does that mean every time I woke up, it would be a spiritual awakening?
MTG – Maitland – “Wednesday Morning Harmony AFG”
WHAT I LEARNED: Surrender is necessary for serenity.
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