The material presented
here is not Al-Anon Conference Approved Literature. It is a method
to exchange
information, ideas, feelings, problems and solutions on a personal
level.
Great reminder It looks lie the Hula Hoop that I think of when i try to determine what is in my sphere and what is outside.
Prior to alanon I truly believed that I could not control my behavior, my words,my mistakes my actions because i blamed everything on others . Their actions forced me to act in destructive ways so they had to change and then I could act better.
Alanon changed that attitude quickly. They gave me tools of detachment, slogans such as " focus on myself, live one day at a time,The Steps that taught me to examine my motives, stop judging and blaming others and finally I was able to sew how i was able to be responsible formy thoughts, words and actions. Today I can put principles above my personality and treat everyone with resect and courtesy.
That's a keeper!!!! I need to put it on my fridge, on my mirror, next to my nightstand.....you all get it - eh?
Thanks Joker for sharing!
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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
