A.A. has many tools to initiate change, growth, survival as well as to just stay sober. There are the 12 Steps which will produce a spiritual awakening and, when practiced on a daily basis, a lifetime of sobriety. There are the slogans which help us cope with our daily difficulties, both large and small. There's the Serenity Prayer which can be focused on any problem or situation that we face. And, of course, meetings, sponsors, the Big Book, the 12 & 12, our expanding relationship with God and the Fellowship.
Anonymous
Thought to Ponder . . .
If it ain't broke, don't fix it!
AA-related 'Alconym' . . .
B I G B O O K = Believing In God Beats Our Old Knowledge.
I love AA's tools, and they sure do work!!! I would like to share some other tools I have picked up along the way, and would like to hear some other folks' tools if they would share those too.
Joni's additional Tools:
One moment at a time, focus ONLY on the task at hand.
Can't do yesterday over again. Can't un-cook a dry turkey either!
When stressed, focus TOTALLY on your dog for 15 minutes. (Or your cat).
Walk.
Breath deeply.
Pop in a spiritual CD or spiritual learning tape.
Classical music.
SLEEEEEP.
Decaf instead of high-test. (Tastes just as good!!)
Lotion up your hands and massage them.
Feel-Good Movie.
Make lists.
Journal.
Wash and change all your bedding. (Dryer sheets!! Mmmmmm....)
Take a blazing hot bath.
Do something nice for a person in the neighborhood.
Re-arrange the furniture.
See a counselor or therapist.
Yoga-aaaahhhhhhh :o)
Turn off the computer and sit in silence.
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~Your Higher Power has not given you a longing to do that which you have no ability to do.
