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Courage to Change:

We often concentrate on learning to apply the Al-Anon principles only to a particular family situation. There are, however, many simple ways in which we can keep the Al-Anon program with us wherever we go.

Some of us carry Al-Anon literature in a lunchbox, pocket, or purse, so that we can touch base with the wisdom of the program the minute we lose perspective. Before a difficult situation escalates, we might excuse ourselves and step outside for a moment of privacy. Whether we find ourselves in a shopping center, an office, or a hos- pital, there will almost always be a restroom available where we can collect ourselves. The telephone numbers of several Al-Anon members and plenty of change for a pay phone can be life-savers. Many of us always keep an Al-Anon meeting list handy.

And prayer is available any time, any place. It is undetectable to outside eyes, but it bears a seed of transformation that can bring the most unmanageable situation into perspective.
Today’s Reminder

Today’s Reminder:

It is good to know about the tools of the Al-Anon program, but it is better to put them to use. Today I will remember that the program is available to me at any time of the day or night.

“…The quality of our lives continues to improve as we apply the Al-Anon program not only to crisis situations but to our everyday lives.”
– In All Our Affairs

From the book “Courage to Change”. Copyright Al-Anon Family Group Headquarters, Inc. 1992