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Cathyinaz


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Just for today, I will try to live through this day only,
 and not tackle my whole life problem
 at once. I can do something for twelve hours
 that would appall me if I felt that I had to
 keep it up for a lifetime.

 

I was reading  about people talking slogans and how they are used way to much.  It upset me somewhat and I can't get it out of my mind.  I don't think the slogans and things that are said over and over are wrong is it?   For me they need repeating to remind me.  Not sure why it bothers me but it did. 

Oh Well...this too shall pass

 

 



-- Edited by Cathyinaz on Tuesday 1st of April 2014 01:04:00 PM

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Thats ridiculous, the slogans are simple tools that are easy to use, especially during times of crisis or for newcomers when it can seem a lot to learn . The slogans were the first tools I used and they changed my outlook on life from the start. Cathy, I think some people should use the tools more and should probably keep their criticism to themselves.x

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Cathyinaz


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Your right and in turn we let go Let God..


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Live and let live, lol a slogan for everything!!!!!

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I always refer back to the" Just for Today" slogan, its wonderful and slows my overthinking mind and those kinds of days.

I always say take what you like and leave the rest. Doesn't matter what other people think Cathy, its important what you think
and what brings you comfort.

Hugs,

Bettina



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Huh? I have never heard that, plus to me that  is a personal opinion hon.

I call them something else, can't remember at the moment though. woke up fuzzy. oh affirmations? I like them, they remind me instantly.

Like when I see a thread going on and on and on about the A, when we are here to share about US as we have no control over the A and we have no idea what makes one do what they do. so "take my own inventory, stay on my side of the street, what am I going to do, focus on me, they are going to do what they are going to do, can't change anyone but me."

I hear one and fit my own stuff into it. same with the serenity prayer.

Plus when we are thrown around and beat up, I know for me, I need those simple reminders. When I am down, I come here all sad and lost. So when others remind me, I feel so much better, the simpler the affirmations and thoughts the better. Newbies bring new life, they can say the same things I have been sharing for years, it uplifts me.

As mature and seasoned as an old timer I am, I am still a newbie in ways, mess up, forget, get lost in the madness. Al Anon is so wonderful. I love it when other old timers grab me and say hey.... then remind me, tell me. Makes me feel they care. Even in my beliefs I am taught to be glad when I am being corrected, and to take it with humility. Its so funny sometimes how that is really how you know someone cares.

Cathy I have said it more than once, but you and many others who are having their hearts torn by the disease attacking their children are amazing. To come here and share that pain is not easy. Then we have our dear ones who have felt the awful pain of losing their children to this disease, doing their best to support others!!

Your son is NOT his disease! He has many wonderful things about him. Hopefully he will dry out enough so you can see him again. Even it is temporary it will be precious!!! glean that! Even a short remission is a gift.

Remember it is all take what  you want leave the rest. Also it is those things we do not agree with that make us think, and make us feel stronger in our resolve to feel different about it! hugs and love,deb



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Calm it Melly, slogans nonsense, outraged, lol. During my first meeting they were up on the wall and I remember thinking Ive heard these all my life and I dont really know what they are about but Let go and Let God, this too shall pass, really got me from the start. My despair faded when I used these.x

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I like 'em and  I use 'emwink



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Cathy  I believe that the Slogans' are a short cut to the Steps and a great reminder of the program's principles.

Taken objectively and at face value thay do appear to be silly but practiced on a daily basis they are quite different. 



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I like using the slogans and I don't like using them in a manner that becomes trite for me. Let go and let God - the first Alanon slogan I heard and remembered - made absolutely no sense to me at all. Let go of what? Let God do what? Those simple words made me think more deeply and ask questions of the people who spoke them. I was grateful to be able to commit them to memory and to utilize them in meaningful ways. Yet, if I just spit them out because I can't think of anything else to say but think I should - then the slogans become trite to me and over utilized.  So, I guess for me both perspectives can be true - that slogans are very helpful and they can also be used too much.



-- Edited by grateful2be on Tuesday 1st of April 2014 08:24:59 PM

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Read you post before or after my rant and I end up saying "ooooops I forgot the pamphlet"  which has been gold in my recovery.   (((((Cathyinaz))))) and my ((((MIP family))))...smile



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