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.
...this phrase might be heard in ALanon in response to a principle, slogan, or spiritual solution. Behind it is often a belief that our particular situation is different, not so simple. It couldn't possibly be eased, or certainly not solved by something so simple as a slogan or concept.
Reminder - If I'm tempted to Yes but, I will pause and listen instead. If I want changes in my life, I will try out the Alanon suggestion.
"I will not resist the impact of a new idea. It may be just the one I've needed without being aware of it. I will make my mind more flexible and receptive to new points of view." -Unattributed ----------------------- I can tell when I am walking back my Step 3, it's when I find myself making exceptions for my situation and why I can bypass the suggestions of the Program...Yes it says that, but this is different because...
Possibly, but most likely it's not. I'm here because I tried my way, thinking, and solutions and I admitted that they didn't work. I came to believe that something greater could orient me toward sanity. I need to let it...
Grateful for the reminders
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Paul
"...when we try to control others, we lose the ability to manage our own lives." - Paths to Recovery
