One Day at a Time In Al-Anon

Today is a gift, yesterday is past, and tomorrow will worry about itself. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mary-fish4/support

Applying the Al-Anon ideas to my everyday life takes work, but the result is priceless. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mary-fish4/support

Expect too much of others and expect to be disappointed. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mary-fish4/support

I can change nothing and no one but myself. The improvement I want to see in my life circumstances has to begin with me. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mary-fish4/support

Al-Anon teaches us to Live and let live. Either way can be difficult, but also easy if we apply the Al-Anon ideas. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mary-fish4/support

Wherever you go there you are ;) --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mary-fish4/support

Let's complete a self-check and see if we are better off today than we were a month ago by working the Al-Anon program. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mary-fish4/support

I can only live 'just for today'. I will make today the best day it can be. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mary-fish4/support

Quietness is more powerful when it's gentle and not angry silence. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mary-fish4/support

The Al-Anon program is a gift full of little miracles. I will follow the program as if my life depends it. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mary-fish4/support

Even if there were no such problem as alcoholism in the world we'd still be people trying to get along with other people. Let's be kind to those people around us today. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mary-fish4/support

Retaliation hurts no one but ourselves. Remember to use the solgan THINK and choose our response wisely. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mary-fish4/support

We are powerless over alcohol. We are not our spouses accuser, judge or manager. Let's use today to bring a positive change to our own attitude. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mary-fish4/support

Let be mindful in our shares not to give advice or overwhelm the newcomer. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mary-fish4/support

When my mind is racing with thoughts all I need to do is Keep it simple. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mary-fish4/support

Reading science books on alcoholism won't change the things in me that need to change. Change - Let's it begin with me. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mary-fish4/support

Al-Anon is a worldwide fellowship, so no matter how near or far, we are always close to one another in spirit. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mary-fish4/support

Every time I catch myself trying to figure out why others do what they do, it's time to have a check in with me. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mary-fish4/support

Being part of a worldwide fellowship can bring worldwide possibilities. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mary-fish4/support

Saying 'yes, but...' can often mean we're not ready to hear how another members experience, strength and hope can help us. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mary-fish4/support

When I am troubled by a sense of guilt I must find the source and make amends for those I may have wronged. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mary-fish4/support

Giving in to childish behavior only makes matters worse. Remember to let it begin with me. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mary-fish4/support

Learning how to not be complacent is a huge milestone in our Al-Anon growth. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mary-fish4/support

Sometimes inaction is as powerful as action. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mary-fish4/support

Sharing at a meeting should be helpful words for everyone, especially me. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mary-fish4/support

Step 1 says we are powerless, but we do have choices to let go and let God handle the rest. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mary-fish4/support

Let's wrap up this year counting our blessings and with inspiration to enter the new year with Hope for Today. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mary-fish4/support

Al-Anon teaches us that we have choices. Being with family on holidays can be stressful but serenity may be only a prayer away. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mary-fish4/support

The answer to 'What if...' is not to imagine the worst deal with each problem as it arises. You may be fortunate and no problem arises at all! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mary-fish4/support

Sometimes you gotta 'fake it till you make it'. Smiling can really make a world of difference in our attitude towards our circumstances. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mary-fish4/support

Al-Anon teaches us that self-pity can be a result of concentration on the negative things in life. Gratitude can help turn that around. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mary-fish4/support

Sometimes listening between the lines can give us insight into what the speaker is really saying. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mary-fish4/support

Even in the midst of an argument we can practice Let Go and Let God. In this way we can save our own dignity and grace. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mary-fish4/support

It'd very encouraging when the Alcoholic finds sobriety, but it's just the beginning of a new leg in our journey of recovery. (Remember this book was written over 50 years ago so the context of spouses roles may not be the best reflection of how families are today

If we live by the Golden Rule it has many benefits to all of our personal relationships. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mary-fish4/support

Do you find yourself trying to force and engineer solutions for others? Al-Anon teaches us that we can only manage ourselves. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mary-fish4/support

Al-Anon teaches us that we can see obstacles as stumbling blocks or stepping stones. Which will you choose? --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mary-fish4/support

Al-Anon teaches us that we can have joy even in the midst of suffering. We just have to apply the Twelve Steps and Slogans every day. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mary-fish4/support

Al-Anon teaches us that just because another person, (alcoholic or not) is upset or angry, we have the tools to keep our serenity intact. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mary-fish4/support

Living one day at a time is a building block of the program. We need only take care of today, tomorrow will take care of itself. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mary-fish4/support

There's three sides to every story; my side, your side, and the truth. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mary-fish4/support

Al-Anon teaches us to Be good to Yourself. Don't sell away your joy and contentment for sorrow and resentment. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mary-fish4/support

We who use Al-Anon can be grateful for the results and the benefits to our children. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mary-fish4/support

You're not alone if you find the holiday season challenging. But there is Hope with the help and friendship we find in Al-Anon. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mary-fish4/support

Step twelve is the culmination of this spiritual program. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mary-fish4/support

Step eleven reminds us to keep First Things First with daily prayer and meditation. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mary-fish4/support

Step ten is a great reminder to go to bed with a clean house every night. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mary-fish4/support

Step eight and nine go hand in hand and can lead us to a more fulfilling life od sanity and serenity. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mary-fish4/support

Step eight reminds me that I may have hurt the people I love the most. Family may be hardest to make amends to but ultimately the most important. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mary-fish4/support

Step seven includes all of our shortcomings, but we only have yo take them one at a time. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mary-fish4/support

Step 6 challenges us to be - entirely ready - to let go of old habits and step in to a new serene way of living. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mary-fish4/support