“Don’t just do something, sit there.”…I can keep in mind that waiting time doesn’t have to mean wasted time. Even times of stillness have lessons to teach me. ~ Family Groups, Al-Anon. Courage to Change—One Day at a Time in Al‑Anon […]
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Cleaning Out the Gecko Cage
We all have routine tasks we tend to put off— changing the oil, mowing the lawn, or cleaning out the gecko cage. Today’s poem asks you to perform a menial task (weeding, washing the car, organizing your closet) and write […]
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Our so-called will power becomes practically nonexistent. We are unable, at certain times, to bring into our consciousness with sufficient force the memory of the suffering and humiliation of even a week or a month ago. We are without defense […]
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“No.” is complete sentence. But we look at it and it seems rude. “No.” is complete sentence. We owe few people an explanation. “No.” is complete sentence. Even if we speak to a parent or boss, “No.” is complete sentence. […]
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If you have decided you want what we have and are willing to go to any length to get it–then you are ready to take certain steps.Alcoholics Anonymous page 58 It seems a given when we arrive we’re willing to […]
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