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.
Today's page highlights how Tradition #3 contributes to the unity of the program by requiring only that members have a relative or friend suffering from alcoholism, and there be no other affiliations within the group.
In a world increasingly divided by a lengthening list of issues, Alanon is an incredible sanctuary of peace and support for people from all backgrounds, at times with just alcoholism in a loved one in common.
This is maintained by keeping topics like religion, politics, social issues, or alternative therapies/treatments outside of the rooms.
Reminder - Alanon comes with no demands or strings, we should keep this spirit alive as we pass it along to others.
"Tradition Three explains two ways in which my Alanon friends and I can keep it simple. One is to avoid being diverted from our program by others, and two is to welcome into Alanon anyone who is suffering from the effects of another's alcoholism." Alanon's 12 Steps, 12 Traditions ------------------- This is an amazing gift of Alanon, without which I would not have stayed long enough to find the tools and gems of the program. For the groups who uphold it this is truly a social miracle that allows harmony and recovery for all, a true unity of the moment.
This has given me an opportunity to see that we all can suffer from this disease, regardless of background, religion, social or political orientation; we are all just children of god in the sense of basic spiritual need.
The wisdom of Alanon is here for everyone, and it works if I work it. Grateful for the wisdom and guidance
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Paul
"...when we try to control others, we lose the ability to manage our own lives." - Paths to Recovery
Thank you Paul for your service and uplifting share. Peace on earth--I'm not sure we will achieve this during my lifetime, but it is truly remarkable that alanon accepts all who have one commonality--recovery from alcoholism. And it is a bond that we can all understand and relate to, no matter what other factors define us. Grateful member.
