Al-Anon Family Groups Quotes (Author of Courage to Change) - Goodreads endobj When I first stopped trying to fix other people, I turned my attention to 'curing' myself. We are all in for the 4 A's: "Anxiety, Awareness, Acceptance, Action". I ask God each day to help me accept life on life's terms and give me the grace and dignity to get through it. The same behavior that is intolerable to one person wont bother another person at all., Our personal limits, however, do not dictate a code of behavior for others., We might also pause before voicing these limits to be sure we are prepared to follow through. These catchy Al Anon recovery slogans will help inspire you to come up with your own slogan ideas. Denise Dianaty for you to relish and distribute. I will remember Easy Does It An Expectation is A Resentment Waiting to Happen. My serenity is proportionate to my acceptance. But with each struggle I have with God, I learn more about His beauty, love and patience. We may ask for ourselves, however, if others will be helped. Al-Anon: Support Groups for Those Affected by Alcoholics - Addiction Center A.A. and acceptance have taught me that there is a bit of good in the worst of us and a bit of bad in the best of us; that we are all children of God and we each have a right to be here. Now, after over 5 years in recovery I have learned that many things are beyond my control. When I wake up today, there are lots of possibilities. I was so upset it was the middle of a 3 hour meeting and I didnt know quite what to do. When I use the tools of the program, I find serenity. Since 1951, Al-Anon Family Groups has been helping families and loved ones of people who are struggling with alcoholism. It is a sign of spiritual health to be able to ask God every day to enlighten me, to recognize His will, and to have the strength to execute it. Meditation sitting quietly and letting the mud settle Start by following Al-Anon Family Groups. 2008 Dec 1;6(1):4. doi:10.1186/1477-7525-6-4. The only time I need to practice acceptance is when I wish things were different. endstream We dont have to act on our feelings, we can look at them and let them pass. One Day At A Time. Admitting I am powerless and recognizing that each person has their own Higher Power helps me accept troubling situations. I recently found out the unemployment I received during the pandemic wasnt mine to keep. Moderators may edit comments according to AlAnon Policy to remove personally identifiable information to protect anonymity, as well as remove derogatory language or statements that are inflammatory or unrelated.
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