Slogans part 1 – Episode 131




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Summary: Maybe you’ve heard some of these slogans. “Easy does it.” … “How important is it?” … “Think” … "Let go and Let God."<br> <br> Spencer and Eric talk about some slogans, guided by these questions.<br> <br> What did you think about these slogans when you first came to the program?<br> Was there a particular slogan that you first “picked up”? How did it help you?<br> What slogans are you using at this point in your recovery / life?<br> Easy does it.<br> How have you used this slogan?<br> What does it say to you?<br> How important is it?<br> What does this slogan remind you to do, or not to do?<br> How has it helped your recovery?<br> How does it help you to live with others?<br> Think<br> From How Al-Anon Works: “One of the effects of alcoholism is that most of us tend to react to everything we encounter, often perceiving minor incidents as major crises.”<br> How does “Think” remind me to pause instead of reacting?<br> How have I used this recently?<br> In the Step 10 discussion in Paths to Recovery there is an interpretation of THINK as an acronym, giving us questions to ask before opening our mouth: Is it Thoughtful, Honest, Intelligent, Necessary, and Kind?<br> How do you view the slogans now?<br> Upcoming topics include Living with Lies, Concepts 11 and 12, and the 4 L's: Listen, Learn, Let Go, and Love. Please call us at 734-707-8795 or email feedback@therecoveryshow.com with your questions or experience, strength and hope.