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One with God is always the majority. Living in harmony with ourselves is essential to living in harmony with others. The task ahead of us is never as great as the Power within us. The trouble with many of us is that in trying times we stop trying. Here are the do's and don'ts from Alcoholism the Family Disease pamphlet: Do forgive Do be honest with yourself Do be humble Do take it easy; tension is harmful. Do play--find recreation and hobbies. Do keep on doing your best, even when you fail. Do learn the facts about alcoholism. Do attend Alanon meetings often. Do pray
Don't be self-righteous Don't dominate, nag, scold or complain Don't lose your temper Don't try to push anyone but yourself Don't keep bringing up the past Don't keep checking up on the alcoholic Don't wallow in self-pity Don't make threats you don't intend to carry out Don't be overprotective Don't be a doormat. And, another one to remember: Don't be too hard on yourself! All this is taken from " Alcoholism the Family Disease" Use them they work! In recovery, Kathleen
I can very much relate to the quote in trying times we stop trying. I did that with the A I stopped completely could not see a way out and just gave up!