Changed Attitudes – Episode 62

We say “changed attitudes can aid recovery”. But how do we change our attitudes? How does it help? Spencer and Rachel talk about changed attitudes. at·ti·tude a settled way of thinking or feeling about someone or something, typically one that is reflected in a person's behavior. the orientation of an aircraft or spacecraft, relative to the direction of travel. We used these questions to guide our discussion: What is “attitude” anyway? Do I generally have a negative attitude or a positive attitude? Can you make deliberate changes in attitude? One definition: “Angle of approach” If you use this definition, how does this change your answer? Can you change your attitude by looking at your situation / events / other people from a different point of view? Have you changed your attitudes since coming to the program? How does a change in attitude help me to accept powerlessness? To help me see what I *can* change? To stop “taking it personally”? What tools have helped you change attitude? Steps? Slogans? Other people’s experience, strength and hope? From meetings Literature “open” talks Higher power, prayer, meditation How have changes in attitude helped you In relationships? At work? Dealing with the addict/alcoholic(s) in your live? Living?