Experience the power of a caring community.
We are all together One.
We need to become the sanctuary we seek. By stopping to listen, we connect with one another and true community is born. - Jack Kornfield
9. Restitution
When necessary and appropriate, we are willing to apologize for misunderstandings or hurt we have caused without regard to blame or fault.
11. Courage
We adopt practices that strengthen our interdependence with the Earth and all living beings on it, and attempt to make decisions in keeping with that connection.
12. Compassion
We freely wish for others the same happiness that we wish for ourselves and strive to carry this openness into all our interactions.
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5. Honesty
We admit to ourselves and others how disruptive beliefs and behaviors are causing confusion or discomfort in our lives.
3. Release
We release our need to be right and to always have an answer.
1. Acceptance
We admit that we can’t always control what happens to us, but we can control how we react to what happens.
8. Forgiveness
We are willing to open our hearts to those who have hurt or wronged us whether or not they express regret.
LifeAnon's 12 Principles
for Balanced Living
7. Humility
We ask for help and support when we need it.
We agree that all information shared in the meeting is confidential and not subject to gossip.
We listen with an open mind and heart.
We accept that the speaker's feelings are valid even if we hold different beliefs and opinions. We offer our quiet presence as a form of support.
We allow others to speak without interruption even when we feel the need to respond. If someone desires feedback, they can ask for it privately at the end of the meeting.
Group Guidelines
6. Willingness
We are ready to release or modify disruptive
beliefs and behaviors as needed.
2. Confidence
We believe that sitting quietly and reflecting on
what is going on in our bodies and minds can
restore us to a state of balance and serenity.
4. Self Reflection
We investigate our beliefs and behaviors to
determine which are rewarding and which are disruptive.
10. Admission
We continue to reflect on our behavior and
when we are wrong or have caused harm,
we are willing to promptly admit it.