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 – “Easy Does It”

WHAT I LEARNED: 1. Al-Anon is many things to many people.  It reminds me of the poem, “The Blind Men & the Elephant” by John Godfrey Saxe – only without the disputing of opinions! 2. My favorite line from the book study tonight is from page 107 from “Opening Our Hearts, Transforming Our Losses” (item #…

MTG – Orlando – “Easy Does It”

WHAT I LEARNED: Wise words: “…what we resist persists.”  (See page 18 from “Opening Our Hearts, Transforming Our Losses” (item # B-29).)  Even wiser words: “Resistance is futile.”  (See probably any sci-fi movie trailer.)  I need to get back to Step One & wave the white flag of surrender.

MTG – Orlando – “Easy Does It”

WHAT I LEARNED: “Today” is a word I need to use more often in order to gain perspective.  If I’m not having a great day, I’m only having it …“today.”  It’s not going to be for the whole week/month/year.  It reminds me tomorrow can always be different.