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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?
THE END