Group Conscience
God is in the group consciences that I agree with, and God is in the group consciences that I don’t agree with.
Category: Meetings
Are You Listening?
To listen attentively to someone’s perspective without arguing or trying to change their mind shows a willingness to connect. — Amy Erez
A Sophisticated Scam?
There is a program called Al-Anon that is helpful for anyone who is worried about someone with a drinking problem. There are people with drinking problems and people without drinking problems in Al-Anon. The only criteria really is that you … Continue reading “A Sophisticated Scam?” →
On Time
The only meeting you are late to is your first one. — Heard in a meeting
The Lord’s Prayer at Meetings
Here are three perspectives on this topic. The consensus seems to be that it is a matter of group conscience and of “take what you like and leave the rest.” Notes from the Northern California World Service Area (NCWSA) – … Continue reading “The Lord’s Prayer at Meetings” →
Heard in a Meeting
A growing collection of nuggets heard in meetings and online. If you have to fight monsters, don’t become a monster in the process. Faith is hope with a good track record. Don’t believe everything you think. I go to meetings so … Continue reading “Heard in a Meeting” →
Why Do I Still Go To Those Meetings?
Sometimes, I am asked why I still go to “those meetings.” Yes, I have been in Al-Anon for a very long time, but my reply is simple. I came to Al-Anon because of alcoholism, but I stayed because of my … Continue reading “Why Do I Still Go To Those Meetings?” →
Nobody, but nobody, can make it out here alone
Alone Maya Angelou, 1928 – 2014 Lying, thinking Last night How to find my soul a home Where water is not thirsty And bread loaf is not stone I came up with one thing And I don’t believe I’m wrong That nobody, But … Continue reading “Nobody, but nobody, can make it out here alone” →
What happens at a meeting
This is one of the best descriptions I have found of what happens at an Al-Anon meeting. https://reachoutrecovery.com/recovery-topics/what-to-expect-in-an-al-anon-meeting/