Month: September 2003
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Control
Being a good manager doesn't mean managing someone else's life!Some of us sharing these meetings mistakenly thought we were supposed to manage everyone and everything. We managed children and spouses, and when we could, neighbors, co-workers, and friends. And we saw our ability to manage other people's lives as proof of our worthiness. Letting others…
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Attitude
I guess all work is leisure time to me.—Violet HensleyThe attitude a person cultivates is solely an individual matter. Money doesn't determine it. We have all known wealthy, resentful people. Health doesn't determine it either. Nary a one of us hasn't met a disabled man or woman who still encounters the day wearing a smile.…
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Detachment
Today I will practice detachment by letting go of things I can’t control. Detachment means standing back and looking at a situation without having a hand in it. Watching fireworks is practicing detachment. Flying a kite is not. Allowing friends the freedom to have their own opinions is practicing detachment. Feeling compelled to change their…
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Self image
Today’s thought is: No one has imagined us.Adrienne RichWe’re bombarded by images in newspapers and magazines, in advertisements and on television programs, yet we rarely find ourselves reflected accurately or fully there. In this era of so-called information, the distortion, stereotyping, and often complete absence of representations of our lives in the media may tempt…
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Boundries
Once I have learned to set my boundaries, others may try to ignore them or accuse me of being selfish.I know my boundaries have been crossed when I begin to feel uncomfortable inside, and I need to pay attention to this feeling. If others are used to relating to me in a certain way, and…
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Recovery Quotes
Everyone has talent. What is rare is the courage to follow the talent to the dark place where it leads.Erica JongDon’t be afraid to take a big step. You can’t cross a chasm in two small jumps.David Lloyd GeorgeMirrors should reflect a little before throwing back images.Jean CocteauShe lost it.Martin Lowney, director of federal wildlife…
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From "Why A.A. Is Anonymous"
In our Twelve Traditions we have set our faces against nearly every trend in the outside world. We have denied ourselves personal government, professionalism, and the right to say who our members shall be. We have abandoned do-goodism, reform, and paternalism. We refuse outside charitable money and have decided to pay our own way. We…