10.11.2019 - By The Recovery Show
We often say “take what you like and leave the rest.” How can I apply this concept of “take it or leave it” in my life?
Free dictionary “take it or leave it” idioms https://idioms.thefreedictionary.com/take+it+or+leave+it
Things I will (want to) take;
(What I like …)
Help
Change
Compliments
Growth
Notice
Encouragement
Validation
Progress
Time
A breath
Some space
My feelings (all of them)
Changed attitudes
Optimism
Positivity
Care of myself (first)
Things I will Not (don’t want to) take;
Other people’s problems, burdens
Other people’s responsibilities
“It personally”
Ultimatums
Offense
Demands
Blame
Expectations
Resentment
Anger
Name calling
Sarcasm
Bad attitudes
The bait, the rope
Things (I want) to Leave;
(The rest…)
Negativity (others)
Negativity (mine)
Stinking Thinking
The past
Impatience
Ultimatums
Blame
Fear
Readings and Links
We read from How Al-Anon Works, Chapter 4 (Understanding Ourselves and Alcoholism – Searching for Answers) and Chapter 6 (The Family Disease of Alcoholism, Recognizing our Options).
Courage to Change, October 29.
Listeners mentioned several episodes, including these
* 229, Holiday Expectations
* 134, Holiday Survival Kit
* 293, Lynne – Grief can be a wonderful thing
* 301, Geneviève – Together we can make it
* 303, Michele B – My Solutions were my Problems
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Music from the show
The Clash: Should I Stay or Should I Go
The Eagles: Take it Easy
Cage the Elephant: Take it or Leave it
“Blank Stares” by Jay Allen was suggested by a listener.