Tag: Fear

CAL – Alateen Talks Back on: Higher Power (Item # P-72)

WHAT I LEARNED: 1. It’s a shame this item was discontinued in 2000 because it’s my favorite of all the booklets in the “Alateen Talks Back On…” series.  Many of the sharings liken a Higher Power to a friend that’s always there.  Where there was once isolation, loneliness, & fear, there’s now constant comfort, confidence, & peace….

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CAL – When I Got Busy, I Got Better (Item # P-78)

WHAT I LEARNED: 1. What are the benefits of service?  Let me count the ways…  Or you can just let this booklet count ’em for you!  It’s 60 pages filled with stories from members regarding Step 12 (the carrying the message Step).  Beginning with addressing different types of fears, it eventually culminates with covering each of the 12 Traditions…

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CAL – Blueprint for Progress Original Version (Item # P-5)

This “Blueprint for Progress” (item # P-5) booklet (or more specifically a tool) for doing a 4th Step inventory came out in 1976.  Gradually, as time went on, it was felt that this original version didn’t go deep enough & I can see why – many of the questions can be answered with simple “yes”…

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CAL – How Can I Help My Children? (Item # P-9)

WHAT I LEARNED: 1.“Helping” is a tricky word in this program.  This pamphlet basically boils down to setting a good example & “Secure your own mask first” before assisting children (or anyone else for that matter).  It’s full of tips, personal stories, a checklist for parents, Steps, Traditions, slogans, & an excerpt from the pamphlet “Dear…

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