By PAT A. - Al-Anon Literature Fan
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In Part 6 of 6 (of Episode 1 from "CAL Chat - Deep Dive"), Evelyn and I talk about the next āfield tripā for the Delegates to the World Service Office in 2023.Ā To wrap up this episode, she offers some parting words to anyone that isnāt quite sure about standing for service.
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In Part 5 of 6 (of Episode 1 from "CAL Chat - Deep Dive"),Ā we focus on the Delegatesā āfield tripā to Stepping Stones, the home of Al-Anonās co-founder Lois W.Ā Evelyn describes how the World Service Office was involved and how it felt to go back to the 2022 World Service Conference the very same day.
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Continuing the discussion about theĀ "1961 World Service Conference Summary" (P-46)Ā in Part 4 of 6 (of Episode 1 from "CAL Chat - Deep Dive"), I explain how I time traveled as research for this particular show.Ā Evelyn talks about what moved her spiritually and reveals a surprise about the 2022 Conference.
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In Part 3 of 6 (of Episode 1 from "CAL Chat - Deep Dive"), we begin to explore theĀ "1961 World Service Conference Summary" (P-46) and what Evelyn identified with from back then that is still happening in 2022.Ā We discuss why the 2021 and 2022 Conferences were historic and what may lie in Al-Anonās future 60 years from now.
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In Part 2 of 6 (of Episode 1 from "CAL Chat - Deep Dive"), Evelyn describes what she discovered about her Area Delegate position that she didnāt know about before she stood for it, how humor can be a spiritual principle when breaking down expectations, and what she would like Al-Anon and Alateen members to know about her position as a Delegate.Ā We also cover how the WSC (World Service Conference) is different from the WSO (World Service Office).
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What really goes on at an Al-Anon World Service Conference (WSC)?Ā How is the WSC different than the WSO?Ā Whatās it like for a Delegate to visit Stepping Stones, the house of Al-Anonās co-founder?Ā Welcome to the very first "CAL Chat - Deep Dive" episode!Ā This spin-off show is where we take a closer look at Al-Anon and Alateen Conference Approved Literature.Ā This episode is in 6 parts and in Part 1, before we dive into theĀ "1961 World Service Conference Summary" (P-46) - which was Al-Anon's first Conference - I introduce Evelyn, an Area Delegate, that has currently attended two Conferences. Ā She compares the experience attending one virtually (in 2021) and in person (in 2022), and how she feels like a Millennial in a Seniorās body. Ā I share about my first interaction with the greater Al-Anon organization when I received a ācease and desistā letter.
To see all the World Service Conference Summaries on Al-Anon's website, visit:āĀ https://al-anon.org/for-members/world-service-conference-wsc/world-service-conference-archiveĀ
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Diane wraps up the conversation in Episode 13's last part (#11), about the beauty that springs from the bookĀ "How Al-Anon Works" (B-32), community-building, and doing outreach/Twelfth Step work. Ā She delivers an emotional "Last Words'' section which leads to an exchange of heartfelt gratitude and I reveal the reason why I'll keep doing this podcast for the rest of my life. š¤
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Diane mentions (in part 10 of 11 from Episode 13), how this podcast inspires her to try something new (like the audiobook version of "How Al-Anon Works" (eA-22)) andĀ always reminds her that she has choices.Ā She explains how the vision motto "Dream Big" applies to the long-term outreach project she's working on,Ā more virtual recovery avenues we want to explore (especially for outreach purposes), and how a pandemic is similar to recovery.Ā Ā
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I compare the audiobook ofĀ "How Al-Anon Works" (eA-22) to the print version (B-32) in Episode 13's part 9 of 11.Ā A moving story about suicide,Ā Chapter 27's "Finding Reasons To Live," is highlighted because of what it taught me about expectations when listening to the audiobook version.Ā The show wraps with an update given on all Al-Anon audiobooks available.Ā Lastly, for the "2009 World Service Conference Summary," click this linkāĀ www.al-anon.org/pdf/P46_ā2009_web.pdfĀ āto check outĀ page 14Ā that is mentioned in this show.
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The podcast currently has 61 episodes available.