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Debb


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The slogan, Think helps us to remember to think before we act on or react to situations.

This slogan helps us make good decisions about how to act. When we apply this slogan,

it helps free us from distorted thinking and impulsive, potentially destructive decision-making.

THINK  ..  Thoughtful. Honest. Intelligent. Necessary. Kind.

Quiet your mind before you speak, therefore averting impatience and hostility, which as we

all know only fuels and perpetuates the chaos, no matter where, when, why or who the chaos

surrounds.  When we THINK before we speak patience and self-control dominate and so

does our dignity, peace and serenity.

 

Jonathan Swift said: Whoever is out of patience is out of possession of his soul. Men must

not turn into bees who kill themselves in stinging others. (One day At a Time in Al-Anon pg. 20)

{{HUGS}}



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Debbie
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Hi Debb,

Learning how to" Think".  and not react was indeed a powerful gift of this program. Before coming to Al-Anon, I always thought that I was a "fast thinker" and could respond instantly to any situation. Working this program, I discovered that I was often  merely reacting to a situation, and not really  responding from a healthy point of view.

Al-Anon, pointed out that "Responding" meant that I stepped back, evaluated the situation considered my principles, the next right action and then "responded" in a healthy constructive manner.I must say that this  took a great deal of practice  because my thought patterns were all "reactive."

Before I used this slogan," Think", I had to learn how to "Think."  I had to stop blaming  judging, or criticizing others, detach emotionally from a  situation and then respond. It is not an easy task. Today I still tend to want to go to my  reacting mode , but my"Al-Anon self" reminds me to think

When I"Think", I act in a healthy fashion and have no need for regrets or making amends. That's a good enough reason for me.

Have a great Saturday. Thanks for the topic.



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Happy Saturday ladies - I know for me THINK truly was a gift. I too was a fast thinker and a super fast responder....not always the best combination. In a war of words, I could take down an infantry and I had to make many amends as a result of my step work and approach to chaos/drama.

THINK helps me realize there is more than one way to see events and also helps me avoid future amends by slowing myself down long enough to realize I can still take things personally that are truly not about me.

I am so grateful for this program and the tools that help me be a better person than before. What a gift!

Thanks Debb for the post and your ESH. Thanks Betty too for your ESH and contributions to MIP!

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Practice the PAUSE...Pause before judging.  Pause before assuming.  Pause before accusing.  Pause whenever you are about to react harshly and you will avoid doing and saying things you will later regret.  ~~~~  Lori Deschene

 

 
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