WHAT I LEARNED: 1. Whereas the Steps are about recovery, & the Traditions about unity, what the Concepts are about is in their full title: the 12 Concepts of Service. Q: What is service? A: Gratitude in action! Per “Many Voices, One Journey” (item # B-31) page 154, Lois W. presented the Concepts in 1970…
Tag: Gratitude
Gratitude Dinner – 10/19/13
WHAT I LEARNED: Most of my great “leaps” in service work have been with Orlando’s District 10. Speaking at their Gratitude Dinner last night was no exception & I owe them a big THANK YOU!!! The best perk that I didn’t expect: being able to start the food line (instead of being last like usual)! Ha…
MTG – Longwood – “Let it Begin with Me”
WHAT I LEARNED: True gratitude is an action, not just a thought. 🤔
CAL – The Twelve Steps & Traditions (Item # P-17)
WHAT I LEARNED: 1. Continuing on with my historical jaunt through the pamphlets… 1961 was a major year for Al-Anon. After being around for 10 years, they finally had their first trial Conference that year & the concept of having Conference Approved material was adopted — yet, at that time, groups were still allowed to…
CAL – Just for Today Alateen Bookmark (Item # M-13)
WHAT I LEARNED: This is the fifth item in the Alateen Newcomer Packet (item # K-18) & it’s very different than the Al-Anon bookmark by the same name (item # M-12). The “Thank You God” prayer is a good gratitude reminder for those days when I can’t think of anything to be grateful for!
CAL – This is Al-Anon (Item # P-32)
At a recent Gratitude Dinner, the emcee quickly came up to me & asked for something that she could have at the podium that included the Serenity Prayer, Steps, Traditions, Concepts, Warranties & Al-Anon Declaration. I said I had just the perfect thing! Rather than give her a book, I gave her this pamphlet. And…
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