Whiners Anonymous - Part 16
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Whiners Anonymous - Part 16
Nature Girl
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12 Promises of WA
If we are painstaking about developing our whining techniques, we will be amazed at how proficient we become at expressing our dissatisfaction with people, places, and things that irk us.
1. We are going to know a new freedom of expression.
2. We will realize it's phony to pretend happiness when we just aren't feeling it.
3. We will not regret our whines nor wish to deny their validity.
4. We will comprehend the word serenity and we will know the peace of unburdening ourselves by sharing our whines at WA.
5. No matter how far down in the dumps we feel, we will see how our experience can benefit our fellow whiners.
6. That Pollyanna feeling of "la-dee-da, la-dee-da" will disappear.
7. We will set our own whines aside as we realize someone else's whine may be more deserving of our emotional support .
8. Self-centeredness will not be as prevalent, as we share and compare whining.
9. Our whole attitude and outlook upon ordinary blahs in general, and whining in particular will take on a new meaning.
10. Fear of being recognized and/or ostracized as a Chronic Whiner will leave us.
11. We will intuitively know that healthy whining is not to be stifled, but shared with others like ourselves.
12. We will suddenly realize that sharing a good whine can be very cathartic and we no longer need to whine alone.
Are these unreasonable promises? We think not. Whining has become our way of dealing with adversities--sometimes major, sometimes petty--and knowing our whines will not go unnoticed will work towards reducing the tensions produced by life's little speedbumps.
This thread is neither endorsed nor opposed by Sober Recovery. Any opinions expressed here are those of Whiners Anonymous members, and not, necessarily, those of S.R. as a whole.
If we are painstaking about developing our whining techniques, we will be amazed at how proficient we become at expressing our dissatisfaction with people, places, and things that irk us.
1. We are going to know a new freedom of expression.
2. We will realize it's phony to pretend happiness when we just aren't feeling it.
3. We will not regret our whines nor wish to deny their validity.
4. We will comprehend the word serenity and we will know the peace of unburdening ourselves by sharing our whines at WA.
5. No matter how far down in the dumps we feel, we will see how our experience can benefit our fellow whiners.
6. That Pollyanna feeling of "la-dee-da, la-dee-da" will disappear.
7. We will set our own whines aside as we realize someone else's whine may be more deserving of our emotional support .
8. Self-centeredness will not be as prevalent, as we share and compare whining.
9. Our whole attitude and outlook upon ordinary blahs in general, and whining in particular will take on a new meaning.
10. Fear of being recognized and/or ostracized as a Chronic Whiner will leave us.
11. We will intuitively know that healthy whining is not to be stifled, but shared with others like ourselves.
12. We will suddenly realize that sharing a good whine can be very cathartic and we no longer need to whine alone.
Are these unreasonable promises? We think not. Whining has become our way of dealing with adversities--sometimes major, sometimes petty--and knowing our whines will not go unnoticed will work towards reducing the tensions produced by life's little speedbumps.
This thread is neither endorsed nor opposed by Sober Recovery. Any opinions expressed here are those of Whiners Anonymous members, and not, necessarily, those of S.R. as a whole.
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WA promotes kindness, empathy for fellow sufferers and builds bonds of friendship.
Many of us who were formerly ambivilent, mean or callous towards others have grown to appreciate and care about the problems of others, thus taking the focus off ourselves. This is how we learn to let go of our own problems as we share in the misfortunes of fellow WA members we find greater meaning in our own whining. (page 62 Whiner's Anonymous; How It Works. Approved by World Service W.A. Conference Groups)
Many of us who were formerly ambivilent, mean or callous towards others have grown to appreciate and care about the problems of others, thus taking the focus off ourselves. This is how we learn to let go of our own problems as we share in the misfortunes of fellow WA members we find greater meaning in our own whining. (page 62 Whiner's Anonymous; How It Works. Approved by World Service W.A. Conference Groups)
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Anyone remember Queen For A Day? Where women went on stage and live TV and wept about what they needed...usually a Maytag washer and dryer...and at the end of the show the audience applauded for each one and the applausameter decided who got the most applause and she became Queen for a Day.
Queen won a stinking washer and dryer and a cape and tiara.
Queen won a stinking washer and dryer and a cape and tiara.
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I took a nap late this afternoon, had a nice dinner that mr cmc cooked while I was sleeping and then I watched some tv; but when I came back to SR I got lost!!!! Sheesh...it took me forever to find my Whiners meeting!
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this is a good change IMO Nands...
not only does it free up Newcomers for...newcomers...but I've often thought maybe all those group threads could look intimidating and even cliquey to a newbie - this way they can ease their way into them eventually...if they want.
And nothings been lost for us old fogeys.
I like it
for all those who don't...my rates are very reasonable
not only does it free up Newcomers for...newcomers...but I've often thought maybe all those group threads could look intimidating and even cliquey to a newbie - this way they can ease their way into them eventually...if they want.
And nothings been lost for us old fogeys.
I like it
for all those who don't...my rates are very reasonable
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Change is good, especially if I can whine about it.
"I whine, therefore I am."
I don't really care where I whine because I've learned that can whine just as well no matter where I go.
( BTW I like it over here too, Dee)
"I whine, therefore I am."
I don't really care where I whine because I've learned that can whine just as well no matter where I go.
( BTW I like it over here too, Dee)
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Good Morning Whiners in our Part 16 thread
Quote from Jerz on previous Whiners' thread
Now this isn't right First I'm told I have to wait 12 seconds before I can post...then I get a double post!
I get this a lot so I will whine about this as well
:ghug
Quote from Jerz on previous Whiners' thread
Now this isn't right First I'm told I have to wait 12 seconds before I can post...then I get a double post!
I get this a lot so I will whine about this as well
:ghug
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Originally Posted by Dee74 
I heard about it - from my grandma....
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Queen for a Day was the "original" Whiners, and oh how those ladies knew how to whine. THIS Queen could take a lesson. I'd like the new leather sofa and loveseat, please, because I am the Queen of Whines and I deserve it...
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Originally Posted by Dee74
I was just funnin' with ya, Ann
Heard of it of course, but never saw the US version - we had our own version here downunder tho
time for bed - I have a headache
LOL
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Heard of it of course, but never saw the US version - we had our own version here downunder tho
time for bed - I have a headache
LOL
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Hope that skillet didn't give you a headache. Nite and Hugs
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