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Importance ofAbundance and Spirituality
in Money Discussions
2015 WSC Thought Force
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BARRIERSand
STRATEGIES
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BARRIER
Unaccustomed to discussions regarding spirituality and finances
Discussions promote atmosphere of uncertainty and fear
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STRATEGY
Sharing experiences ofgratitude, giving, and abundancein financially-based discussions
Sharing in meetings and beyond the group level
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STRATEGY
Typical financial discussionsvs.
Spiritually-grounded financial discussions
SKITS
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BARRIER
It takes time in Al-Anon recoveryto make changes
and move to a place of gratitude and abundance
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STRATEGY
GratitudeAbundance
Spirituality
Meetings ~ Workshops ~ Conventions
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BARRIER
Members may not understand the principle of abundance
and where it is foundin our Legacies
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STRATEGY
Using Al-Anon’sspiritual principles
to discuss financial challenges
trust honesty love understanding patience faith
equality compassion gratitude acceptance generosity
Discussions
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STRATEGY
Describe and definespiritual principles
Relate to discussionsof financial matters
Create pamphlet
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BARRIER
Talking about money isuncomfortable for some members
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STRATEGY
Doorways to opening discussions
AWARENESS INFORMATION
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STRATEGY
Money$$$$
Finances
Topics for meetings
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BARRIER
Fear of financial insecurity
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STRATEGY
Working the Steps
Financial securityI am
fearless
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BARRIER
Some membersare
struggling financially
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STRATEGY
Topic for meetings
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STRATEGY
Topics for meetings
Responsibility
Trust
Faith
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STRATEGY
This programhas helped merecognize theabundance in
my life…
My trust in a Higher Power assures me
I will be OK
Personal sharings at meetings
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SUMMARY
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What barriers did we miss?
What strategies do you think would work?
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