CONCERN

Definition of Concern:
Anxiety; worry.

Synonyms of Concern:
Disquiet, apprehension, unease, agitation, etc

These notes are from recovery in AA and related 12 step programs.
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Love in fellowship.

If a situation in our lives causes concern, we should understand that our concern indicates that we need to act responsibly.

Events that attract our attention need our action. Our actions can take many forms. –The Promise of a New Day/Karen Casey & Martha Vanceburg | More…

Concern should drive us into action and not into depression. Concern indicates that we need to act, responsibly. Events that attract our attention need our action.

Occasionally we will be called upon to take charge of a situation. More often, offering emotional support to another is all that’s needed. Perhaps most frequently, our prayers are enough.

There is always a proper response to any circumstance that causes us concern. If we choose no response, our in-action will only heighten our concern.

And preoccupation will hinder the day’s activities. –The Promise of a New Day/Karen Casey and Martha Vanceburg  | More…