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AA Thought for the Day
(courtesy AAOnline.net) April 26, 2008 Listen There are two parts to human language: the external language that people hear, and the language of the heart -- the simultaneous internal "listening" of the body. . . Sometimes, the body can speak an eloquent language all its own. I see and feel that in meetings. . . Listening quietly is already a joy to me, and if it calms me down and lowers my blood pressure in the process, that's just another great reason to keep coming back. © 2003 The AA Grapevine, inc., Thank You For Sharing, p. 13 Thought to Ponder . . . Learn to listen; listen to learn. AA-related 'Alconym' . . . H O P E = Hearing Other Peoples' Experience. Posted on 04/26/08, 05:04 am |
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When I was out in the madness I was always hearing what people was saying. When I came into the program I was taught to listen to what was being said. From my exp it was like night and day. 
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i used to think i had something profound to say in every meeting so i was so busy thinking of what to say to impress everyone i missed the entire meeting. now, my old time a.a. sponsor has me keep my hand down and mouth shut because he says God will call on me if he wants me to share. suddenly, i heard the solution. most days i say i want to listen rather than share which shocks those who remember my speeches in the past.lol. devon
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oh D we are so much alike in our thinking.... my last time around i did the same thing, had a sponsor that was a great listener .... hell she had know choice cuz i knew it all...... yet now i know to really listen and not just hear is so important to me now..... i still bite my tongue alot..... not going to be perfect.......... thanks for posting that sherrol
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wow, thank you! I am learning to listen. before always a talker. There is such power when you listen.
Louise.
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Inspiring thank-you!
LA
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