Summary: <a href="http://therecoveryshow.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/DSC_1727.jpg"></a>How do you use slogans? Do you “let it begin with me”? When do you ask yourself “Is it worth my serenity?” How do you “Live and let live”?<br> <br> * 3 slogans for today.<br> <br> * Let it begin with me.<br> * Is it worth my serenity?<br> * First things first.<br> <br> <br> * For each slogan: How do I understand the slogan?<br> * What did I think when I first heard each slogan?<br> * Has my understanding changed?<br> * How have I applied the slogan in the past? Now?<br> * The “Al-Anon declaration” includes the words “Let it begin with me” twice. Why?<br> <br> * LET IT BEGIN WITH ME—When anyone, anywhere reaches out for help, let the hand of Al‑Anon and Alateen always be there and LET IT BEGIN WITH ME<br> <br> <br> * Do I use “Let it begin with me” to remind me that my recovery comes first?<br> <br> * Sort of like the “oxygen mask” metaphor?<br> * “Isms” and “if you spot it, you got it”<br> <br> <br> * What happens when I ask “Is it worth my serenity?” How does it change the way I react to situations?<br> * Do I use “first things first”<br> <br> * To reduce frustration, fear, or uncertainty?<br> * To help me move forward one step towards a goal I don’t know how to reach?<br> * To help me choose from several “next steps”?<br> <br> <br> <br> Our topic for next week is new topic. Please call us at 734-707-8795 or email <a title="Send us mail" href="mailto:feedback@therecoveryshow.com">feedback@therecoveryshow.com</a> with your questions or experience, strength and hope. Or just leave a comment right here.<br> Readings<br> We opened with a reading from Chapter 9 of <a href="/book-how-alanon-works">How Al-Anon Works</a>, Slogans.<br> Later, we read from <a href="/book-courage-to-change">Courage to Change</a>, April 18 and December 2.<br> <br> Music from the show<br> The Isley Brothers and Santana – Let there be Peace on Earth (and Let it Begin with Me)<br> <br> <a href="http://www.jan-leemusic.com/Site/History.html">Read more</a> about this song.<br> Godsmack – Serenity<br> <br> Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young – First Things First<br> <br> <br> <br>
