Importance ofAbundance and Spirituality

in Money Discussions

2015 WSC Thought Force

BARRIERSand

STRATEGIES

BARRIER

Unaccustomed to discussions regarding spirituality and finances

Discussions promote atmosphere of uncertainty and fear

STRATEGY

Sharing experiences ofgratitude, giving, and abundancein financially-based discussions

Sharing in meetings and beyond the group level

STRATEGY

Typical financial discussionsvs.

Spiritually-grounded financial discussions

SKITS

BARRIER

It takes time in Al-Anon recoveryto make changes

and move to a place of gratitude and abundance

STRATEGY

GratitudeAbundance

Spirituality

Meetings ~ Workshops ~ Conventions

BARRIER

Members may not understand the principle of abundance

and where it is foundin our Legacies

STRATEGY

Using Al-Anon’sspiritual principles

to discuss financial challenges

trust honesty love understanding patience faith

equality compassion gratitude acceptance generosity

Discussions

STRATEGY

Describe and definespiritual principles

Relate to discussionsof financial matters

Create pamphlet

BARRIER

Talking about money isuncomfortable for some members

STRATEGY

Doorways to opening discussions

AWARENESS INFORMATION

STRATEGY

Money$$$$

Finances

Topics for meetings

BARRIER

Fear of financial insecurity

STRATEGY

Working the Steps

Financial securityI am

fearless

BARRIER

Some membersare

struggling financially

STRATEGY

Topic for meetings

STRATEGY

Topics for meetings

Responsibility

Trust

Faith

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

SUMMARY

What barriers did we miss?

What strategies do you think would work?

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