Yesterday, I was clever, so I wanted to change the world. Today, I am wise, so I am changing myself. – Rumi When others behave in ways I don’t like, or don’t do the things that I think they should, I can feel powerless, as we explored in our most…
Read MorePeople are often unreasonable and self-centered. Forgive them anyway. If you are kind, people may accuse you of ulterior motives. Be kind anyway. If you are honest, people may cheat you. Be honest anyway. If you find happiness, people may be jealous. Be happy anyway. The good you do today may be forgotten tomorrow. Do…
Read MoreSwetha leads a discussion of powerlessness. We talk about how we understood it (or didn’t) before coming to the program and how we understand it now. Each of us discusses situations in which we feel powerlessness and how we recognize it. Kelli says that sometimes recognizing powerlessness can give her power. How can that work?…
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Ajit S speaking at the All-Texas Al-Anon Alateen Convention in Austin, TX in 2003. I love his sense of humor.
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Take courage friends. The way is often hard, the path is never clear, and the stakes are very high. Take courage. For deep down, there is another truth: you are not alone. – Rev. Wayne Arnason Today, I need to know that I am part of a loving community. A meditation for…
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