1192: Classic ACP Just For Today
In today's episode, Gina shares with listeners wisdom contained in a series of quotes. These quotes are sourced from literature from Al-Anon family groups, a pamphlet entitled "Just For Today". These quotes have had an important impact on Gina's own life and healing and she is happy to be able to share them with you in the podcast today.
Link to Alanon document "Just For Today":
https://al-anon.org/pdf/M10.pdf
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Chapters
0:27 Introduction to Today's Episode
2:12 The Impact of Al-Anon Literature
6:08 Just for Today: Finding Happiness
7:11 Adjusting to What Is
8:56 Strengthening the Mind
11:44 Exercising the Soul
14:09 Embracing Agreeability
15:37 Establishing a Program
15:50 Quiet Reflection Time
16:49 Living Unafraid
Summary
In this episode of the Anxiety Coaches Podcast, I share valuable insights from literature that played a pivotal role in my journey towards understanding and managing anxiety back in the 80s. I delve into the importance of shifting our thought patterns and embracing a more constructive mindset. Reflecting on a time before the internet, I discuss how scarce access to information made the wisdom I encountered all the more impactful. Today, with an abundance of readily available resources, it’s easy to overlook the depth of insight contained within these pieces of advice. My goal is to engage listeners in a slow, thoughtful exploration of how we can apply these lessons in our daily lives.
The episode centers on key passages from Al-Anon literature, specifically “Just for Today,” which provides a series of affirmations designed to encourage mindfulness and a focus on the present. I highlight several passages, starting with the reminder to live through the day without becoming overwhelmed by all our problems. This notion is transformative; it encourages breaking down challenges into manageable pieces instead of feeling burdened by life's endless demands. I illustrate how this approach can create a mental space that allows for clearer thinking and creativity, paving the way for inner peace.
Moving deeper, I discuss the significance of happiness as an active choice rather than a passive state. The episode affirms Abraham Lincoln's belief that happiness is often a matter of mindset, so I urge listeners to find moments of joy, even amidst challenges. Each suggestion from the "Just for Today" list serves as a prompt for self-reflection, encouraging listeners to consider their own approaches to happiness and contentment in daily life.
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