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Slogans One of the things that are used in 12 step programs are slogans. I use slogans all the time. They are short but quick reminders for me to stay focused on my own recovery. Here are some of my favorites (or variations on them). Please feel free to add your own favorites! - Live and let live - Let go or be dragged - Let go and let God - One day at a time (or hour or minute or second if a day is too long) - It works if you work it - HALT. Don't get too hungry, angry, lonely or tired - If you don't want to slip, stay away from slippery places (or slippery people) - If you always do what you always did, you'll always get what you always got. - Progress not perfection - Recovery is a journey not a destination - Easy does it - Cultivate an attitude of gratitude - Misery is optional - Feelings are not facts - Nothing changes if nothing changes These simple little reminders keep me grounded and there are so many more. I will never be grateful that my dear son is addicted, but I will be eternally grateful for the things I have learned and the people I have met as a direct result of his addiction. Have a great day everyone! gentle hugs ke |
Agreed! The slogans are sometimes the only thing that gets me through my day. Really love the one "let go or be dragged"! Never heard that before. |
One day (minute!) at a time has dragged me through many a bad day! I'm FA so we don't use all of these but there are several I recognise :) |
Let go or be dragged.....my goodness, how TRUE! |
Insanity is doing the same things over and over, and expecting different results. Hugs and prayers, Amy |
Pain is inevitable but misery is an option. Only the end of the world is the end of the world. The only things you have to do are die and pay taxes (helpful when the alkie is trying to get you to do something NOW, dammit) which leads to... An emergency on your part doesn't constitute a crisis on mine. PurpleSquirrel, you would try to think your way out of a burning building. Who cares why it is burning - just get out! (for those who overanalyze everyhing - sometimes it is just better to leave the situation and worry about the why of it later) |
An emergency on your part doesn't constitute a crisis on mine. |
These are awesome quotes. I always use the "insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results" |
I love this one by George Carlin ~ Just cause you got the monkey off your back doesn't mean the circus has left town. |
My sponsor recently told me when I was going on about why my AS is or is not attending meeting, still working for a pharmacy, etc. etc. "wasted energy" your energy is so much better spent concentrating on you. |
Your best thinking got you here. -- anon Alcoholism is the only prison where the key is inside. -- anon It's alcoholism, not alcoholwasm. -- anon It's not an event - It's a process. -- anon My brain is not my friend. -- anon Look at what isn't happening to you anymore. -- anon I am one thought away from a drink & one drink away from a drunk. -- Rocketman Sometimes I think about having a glass of wine with dinner. Then I remember I have plans for Christmas. -- Robert Downey, Jr. Alcohol gave me wings, then it took away the sky. -- anon I love the Carlin quote!!!!! |
Your best thinking got you here. -- anon Alcoholism is the only prison where the key is inside. -- anon Look at what isn't happening to you anymore. -- anon I loved all of these! Thank you for sharing! gentle hugs ke |
Right now I'm living off of "if in doubt don't". My ex husband keeps texting me/emailing me wanting a response to "acknowledge his existence". I made the decision to go no contact and that means no contact. I almost broke down and responded that I am not going to respond and this slogan stopped me. It's so easy to fall back into the insanity. Slogans have definitely helped my sanity. |
Slogans have definitely helped my sanity. I've heard it said that slogans are "wisdom in shorthand". gentle hugs ke |
"stay on your side of the street" "their choices are none of my business" "is this acceptable behavior" "thnk with your head not with your heart" "this too shall pass" |
This was a hand-out I picked up at an Al-Anon Convention ~ have it taped to my wall at work to keep me focused on my recovery. . . SLOGANS IN ACTION Just For Today, I will Let It Begin with Me And Think, How Important Is It Before I lose my serenity And if I Keep It Simple When my mind wants to burst I will remember Easy Does It and place First Things First And isn't it kind of Funny When I feel I've bottomed out I find hope and courage when I finally Let Go and Let God But For The Grace of God I can Keep An Open Mind And learn to Live and Let Live One Day At A Time. |
The slogans really are awesome and help me too. One drink is too many A thousand is never enough That's from AA and can be applied to Nar-Anon and Al-Anon too according to the circumstance And then there's the Kindeyes quote in my signature that I love and helps me measure my behavior. |
"The suggestions are free you pay for the ones you dont take" |
Great thread and very helpful messages from all of the slogans! Praying, reading faith-based books and magazines, and thinking about the message in Footprints in the Sand all give me hope and comfort. |
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