Accept what is, let go of what was, and make changes towards what will be!
What is "The Law of Humility"
100
Confidence and satisfaction in one's self - Self-respect
What is "Self-Esteem"
100
Improved health, clarity in thinking, improved self-esteem, increased performance and functioning.
What are things gained once I shift my attitude from "using based" to working a program of Recovery.
100
Give it Up!
What is Tenet #1 - Belief in a Higher Power
100
Deciding what I want to keep, and what I need to let go
What is a "Fearless Moral Inventory", or an ongoing Personal Inventory. Being Emotionally detached, but fully invested. Absolutely essential for an effective Program of Recovery.
200
For us to GROW in Spirit, it is we who must change, and not the people, places or things around us.
What is The Law of GROWTH
200
An inherent value we all share simply by just being alive!
What is "Self Worth"
200
Mindfulness, positive affirmations, connecting with others
What are 3 techniques for improving my attitude?
200
Telling the truth when it's easier to lie, and sharing thoughts and feelings even when there may be consequences.
What is "Rigorous Honesty"! Tenet #2
200
Self Respect = ..........
What is INTEGRITY! One by-product of Rigorous Honesty!
300
"One cannot direct attention beyond a single task"
What is The Law of FOCUS
300
Self-respect. Integrity. Character. Fortitude
What are the things that make up "Self-esteem"?
300
My job, relationships, traffic, a car that won't start....
What are external forces that can effect my attitude
300
AA. All of us, right now! Our Tribe!
What is Tenet #3 - The Power of Fellowship and Community! May the Oxytocin flow! It tastes like courage and Love!
300
Always being aware and non-reactive - always Present! (Dusty know's this one!)
What is Mindfulness! Acknowledge, but do not live in the past. Do not "future trip". A powerful tool in our Recovery Tool Box!
400
History repeats itself, until we learn the lessons we need to CHANGE our path
What is "The Law of CHANGE"
400
Confidence in self. Quiet and self-assured. Helpful and humble.
What are qualities that make up good self-esteem?
400
Self-esteem, blaming others, negative thinking...
What are internal forces that can effect my attitude
400
Mask or false front
What is Ego, or false pride. The opposite of Rigorous Honesty!
400
We must always let THESE go in order to achieve serenity and peace.
What are RESENTMENTS! But how? Give it up to my Higher Power - prayer
500
The PRESENT moment is all we have! Old thoughts, old patterns of behavior, old dreams prevent us from having new ones.
What is "The Law of HERE and NOW"
500
This ALWAYS exists! It is stable and never in jeopardy. It does not have to be earned or proved. It NEVER changes!
What is Self-worth :)
500
The "Blame Game" (500 bones - this one may take some noodling :)
What is the connection between "Attitude" and "Accepting Responsibility for my actions"
500
When what I think about myself is in direct alignment with who I really am.
What is Humility. True Humility. The best kind of honesty - being honest with myself!
500
Deep breathing, meditation, mindful walks, exercise, journaling, laughter, hobbys, gardening.........