Courage to Change: I like people, and at one time I wanted everyone to be my friend. With the best of intentions, I tried to encourage friendships with certain individuals,…
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Courage to Change: Today I have a chance to make a contribution to my sense of well-being. I can take some small action that will strengthen a relationship, pursue a…
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Courage to Change: By the time I reached Al-Anon I was desperate to do something about my relationship with an alcoholic. I hoped that you would tell me to “throw…
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Courage to Change: “When the student is ready, the teacher appears,” say the Zen Buddhists. Or, as an Al-Anon speaker put it, “We each get here right on time.” To…
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Courage to Change: Sometimes when I’m unhappy with my situation, I feel that God is punishing me. Once again I’ve lost my image of a loving God and need to…
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