humility

A Deep Dive into Sharing in Meetings – 408

We find value in the shared experiences, wisdom, and support expressed in Al-Anon meetings. Sharing in meetings plays a crucial role in bolstering recovery, assisting in healing, and fostering a sense of community among attendees. However, we may hear instructions and conventions that seem challenging to adhere to at times. Why do we share? Sharing…

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Humility – Episode 208

Is humility the same thing as humiliation? How does humility help me change? Definition from Merriam-Webster:  freedom from pride or arrogance :  the quality or state of being humble What is the difference between humility and humiliation? Some have compared humility to teachability. How do you understand this statement? How does humility help keep me…

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Confession, Redemption, and Forgiveness – Episode 166

“I’ve got a confession to make.” How do you feel when you say that? How do you feel when you hear it?! What is the power that confession has for us in Step 5? (Admitted to God, to ourselves, and to another human being the exact nature of our wrongs.) How does the inventory and…

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spiritual awakening – a guest meditation from Beth

    Having had a spiritual awakening as a result of these steps, we tried to carry this message to others, and to practice these principles in all our affairs.   Step 12 of Al-Anon   I have heard many people in al anon say that they have had a spiritual awakening, thanks to this…

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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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