Summary: <br> If you’ve been to a few meetings, you’ve probably heard us say, “Take what you like and leave the rest.” Why do we say this? What does it mean to you?<br> <br> <br> <br> One place this sentence appears is in the Suggested Al-Anon Closing, which starts,<br> <br> <br> <br> <br> In closing, I would like to say that the opinions expressed here were strictly those of the person who gave them. Take what you liked and leave the rest.<br> <br> <br> <br> <br> Spencer and Holly talk about “take what you like, and leave the rest”, guided (very) roughly by these discussion questions.<br> <br> <br> <br> <br> * Why do we say this?<br> <br> <br> <br> * Why does it immediately follow a sentence about personal opinions?<br> <br> <br> <br> * Do you remember when you first heard these words?<br> <br> <br> <br> * What did it mean to you, then?<br> <br> <br> <br> * What does it mean to you, now?<br> <br> <br> <br> * How has your understanding of this changed?<br> <br> <br> <br> <br> Readings and Links<br> <br> <br> <br> We read from <a href="https://therecoveryshow.com/book-courage-to-change">Courage to Change</a>, p. 117, April 26.<br> <br> <br> <br> Upcoming topics<br> <br> <br> <br> An upcoming topic is what valuable lesson did you learn in 2022? Please call us at 734-707-8795 or email <a href="mailto:feedback@therecoveryshow.com">feedback@therecovery.show</a> with your questions or experience, strength and hope. Or just leave a comment right here.<br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> Music from the Show<br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> Queen – Keep Yourself Alive<br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> The Beatles – Blackbird<br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> Alanis Morissette – Guardian<br>
