In the current pandemic that has affected all countries, I am very grateful for the right of decision given to authorities on national and international levels to protect us. I am also grateful for our Al-Anon WSO taking steps to comply with the national recommendations for the public safety I am also thankful for blogs like this and Al-Anon phone meetings offered almost every hour.

“The right of decision makes effective leadership possible.” I had an experience at work today. I participate on a committee and was tasked with composing the words for a recognition certificate we’re awarding to a team. When I submitted my write-up to the committee, I realized my email said, “Please use this wording…” Something told me to revise that to, “Here’s my suggestion…” I followed the Something’s guidance, made the revision and sent the email. A few hours later I read the blog on Concept Three. It was then that I realized I had been guided by my Higher Power… Read more »

Taking decisions was very much part of my life, deciding everything whether it was of my concern or not. Leadership was also omnipresent, using it as a way to “boss” other people around. After, being in Al-Anon for a while I had to revise my position with my way of doing things. That is when Concept Three became very important in my life. Now, that I know that taking decisions is everybody’s right and that it should be done without being belittled, criticized and judged, I am trying to give everybody the latitude, the freedom and the dignity to be… Read more »