I am learning to let go of my certainty about what other people should do. ~ Family Groups, Al-Anon. Courage to Change—One Day at a Time in Al‑Anon II (Kindle Location 3892). I know the rules. I’ve seen a shirt […]
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Detachment
The most loving form of detachment I have found has been forgiveness. ~ Family Groups, Al-Anon. Courage to Change—One Day at a Time in Al‑Anon II Emotional detachment can be a positive behavior which allows a person to react calmly to […]
Continue reading »In the Driver’s Seat
When I am the driver, the responsibility for steering clear of the road’s edge is mine. It is up to me to take my recovery seriously, to work on my attitudes, to take care of my mind, body, and spirit, […]
Continue reading »Something’s Wrong with Me!
It is a spiritual axiom that every time we are disturbed, no matter what the cause, there is something wrong with us. ~ AA World Services Inc. Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions (p. 90). There’s a difference between rebuilding self-esteem, if […]
Continue reading »Confess Your Own Sins
Even A.A. oldtimers,…will tell how they tried to carry the load alone; how much they suffered of irritability, anxiety, remorse, and depression; and how, unconsciously seeking relief, they would sometimes accuse even their best friends of the very character defects […]
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