Month: November 2013

giving thanks – a meditation

  Oh, we give thanks for this precious day, For all gathered here, and those far away; For this time we share with love and care, Oh, we give thanks for this precious day. “We Give Thanks” by Wendy Luella Perkins Today is Thanksgiving Day in the United States. It is a day when we…

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First Things First – Episode 51

Are you often unsure what to do next? Do you struggle with indecision? Do you have too many choices? Do you feel you have no choices? Today, we talk about the slogan “First Things First.” Spencer, Maria and special guest Adrienne discuss this slogan, guided by these questions: How did you make decisions / set…

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Step 11 – Episode 50

Have you established a routine of prayer and meditation? Do you struggle with them? Are you not sure how to know God’s will? Yes! Today, we’re going to talk about Step 11, which says “Sought through prayer and meditation to improve our conscious contact with God, as we understood Him, praying only for knowledge of…

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plant a tree – a meditation

    The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second best time is now. – Chinese Proverb   Steps 6 and 7 give me an opportunity to change. It is easy for me to say “Oh, that’s just the way I am, and anyway, it’s too late to do anything…

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Getting Started in Al-Anon – Episode 49

Are you new to Al-Anon? Do you wonder what to expect? What you should do immediately? What are the challenges we face early on? Does Al-Anon have its own “culture”? Then you’ve come to the right place, because today, we’re going to talk about getting started in Al-Anon. Spencer and guest host Wendy talk about…

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