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I have been awful down lately, on myself and others. So, I was trying to remember the good things about myself. Maybe I don't apperciate these things or maybe I don't feel grateful for them, but they are still there. So, here goes!

 I am honest (even more so since leaving the A) with myself and with others.

 I am a good mom.

 I am funny.

 I am a great teacher.

 I am a good neighbor.

 I am consistent (for the most part) .

 I have strong opinions but I am always willing to look at someone else's opinion.

 Ok, now you guys. What are your good qualities? Not your A's good qualities, or your Kid's good qualities, YOUR'S!!

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ally


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((((((((((Seren))))))))))))

GREAT POST!!!!! I am just learning what my good points are...

This is how i see myself:biggrin

Honest

Caring

Loving

Gentle

funny

sincere

emotionally stable ...(lol)weirdfaceok...that was a joke..

great listener

Understanding

Patient (almost)

WOW aren't we some fantastic people in Al-anon...WHY did we ALLOW others to take all these Qualitie's away from us for so long????

We are "Fantastic, Unique Individuals"..xxxxxxxxxxxx


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Well Serendipity,

My sponsor just got me to do a two week daily good list assessment. After SEVEN days I could not go further, I was beginning to be overwhelmed by the good qualities. I had to do this each day and then live the day as in those qualities.

Kind, Supportive, Intelligent, Well Read, Compassionate, Patient, Gentle, Loyal, Loving, Thoughtful, Humble (willing to learn) Quiet, Good listener, Peacemaker, Forgive, Encourage, Faithful, Hopeful...

...and that was only a couple of days, see what I mean - I had to list 10 a day!

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It's so easy to see the bad and so hard to see the good and I think frequently we get the good from hearing things from others not what we really believe inside so here goes...

Smart
Funny
Good mom
persistent
optimistic
hard working (although if I could get away with it... I would definitely be on the beach with a drink in my hand doing NOTHING)
innovative
good problem solver
responsible
honest
opinionated
strong beyond what I ever imagined.
Caring


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Leetle


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I like this post...

For me, I think that one of my good qualities is caring.  I will have to think of some more...



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Gee, I am having a hormonal day so this is kind of difficult.

I am a great Mommy
I am a very good decorator
I am resourceful
I have perserverence
I think outside the box

For the most part that seems to me like a strange list. I will have to revisit this topic in a few days.



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Karilynn


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((((Serendipity)))),

I am a hard worker.
I have a great sense of humor.
I refuse to give up chocolate.
I can learn to compromise.
I am carrying.
I am short.
I am a great cook.
I am tenacious.
I am creative.
I am loving.
I am always hopeful.
I never give up.
I am a Happy Lunatic!

Live strong,
Karilynn & Pipers Kitty (who is a great mouser!) biggrin

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travors


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It's so funny, I just wrote a story about this last week.

So here it goes:
I'm kind (but know when to say no - I'm getting better at that).
I'm generous.
I'm a good listener.
I'm passionate.
I'm an optimist.
I'm dependable.

I'm gonna stop now before I give myself a big head!

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JenniferN


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hhhmmmm...this is probably something I should do more often (think of the good things about me) 
So, here it goes:
Caring
Kind
Considerate
Funny
Blindly full of Faith (not sure if that's a good thing or notwink)
good listener
great cook

thanks for this...it was a great idea

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Out of my comfort zone to list good things about myself.....but I do think it's something we could all afford to do....

Fun
Curious
Forgiving
Protective
Sense of humor
Easy going
Dependable
Hard worker
Logical
Caring
Sensitive to others
Honest
Loyal

As I look at that list, several items jump out as qualities that have also bitten me in the butt in my life. Everything in moderation, I guess.......

~R3

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Thanks for this Serendipity. This is a great for our self esteem, especially for those of us who are living with an A.

I am compassionate

I am a good mother

I am thoughtful

I am a hard worker

I can do anything I set my mind to

I am a helper

I am a doer

I am loving and giving

I am also forgiving

(((Hugs)))

Claudia

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Diva


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OK, let's see...

I am funny
I have a great sense of humor
I have great self-respect
I care deeply about others' plights
I am crazy about my children
   (older son is getting married on the 11th)
I love animals
I am clean and tidy
I am well-educated, well-traveled, and well-read
I think for myself
I smile and laugh a lot
I have a positive attitude

Diva

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Thinking of a few...hmmmm

Industrious
Sense of humor
Pretty smart
Sensitive
Observant
Caring
Fairly generous
Short...is that a plus?
Loyal
Nature freak
Creative
Resourceful




That's about it for today. :)

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gardengal


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Thanks for the great topic!   We sometimes tend to lose ourselves completely when dealing with an A in our lives. This is a great way to remind ourselves that we have good qualities, and put our lives back into perspective. Bottom line.. make ourselves feel better ....
I feel I am
a good mother
good grandmother
good sister
good aunt
good friend
I have a great sense of humor and love to laugh (again)
And I am like a lioness when it comes to my children, family & friends
I am honest, and very loyal
Took me many years to get to this point again after dealing with my ex A husband
but look out I am back!!!.....lol

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