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Hi Debbie, Treating everyone with courtesy and respect has been an Alanon principle that I have embraced from early on. I know prior to program I was so not where my feet were so that I interacted with everyone with indifference and haste.
It is amazing what a difference this change in attitude made in my day.
I try to do my best with this....I can admit that I am not always super patient when out and about running errands, so have been working hard to be a nicer driver as well as a patient waiting person in lines/check-outs. The program has gifted me with self-awareness that when I am hungry, angry, lonely or tired, I am even less patient....So - I do try to be mindful of my physical and spiritual condition which helps me be a nicer, kinder person.
TGIF back @ ya - hope you are feeling better!
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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
So glad you are rid of the fever Debb - keep your rest going....I am still coughing from when I was down - and that was 3 weeks ago +/- In my case, I think I've got some allergies also compounded the situation.
(((Hugs))) to you - prayers for healing fast!
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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
Debb...what a winner post and I agree and desire to practice the habit of courtesy on a daily basis with everyone I meet during the day alcoholic, addict or not. I made up my mind years ago that "Practicing the program was exactly what to do...daily...all the time". MIP puts the shine on my recovery...thank you all. (((((hugs)))))
