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! 😉
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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 – Orlando – “Together Tuesdays AFG”
WHAT I LEARNED: When I react… I regret.
MTG – Altamonte Springs – “Seminole AFG”
WHAT I LEARNED: 1. I make plans & God laughs. 2. I can be supportive without being involved.
MTG – Winter Park – “Winter Park Morning AFG”
WHAT I LEARNED: 1. Pain is information. 2. Suffering is the part of pain I create.
MTG – Deland – “Deland AFG”
WHAT I LEARNED: Too bad Step 2 is not just a “yes” or “no” question. The answer is a process… just like all the other Steps… & just like the entire Al-Anon program.
MTG – Altamonte Springs – “Just For Today AFG”
WHAT I LEARNED: 1. As a child, I used to hear the prayer “Now I lay me down to sleep…“, but what if there was an opposite version that went like this?: “Now I to this new day awake, I pray the Lord my soul to make.” 2. In the past, it was crazy the amount of…
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 – 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 – 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.
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