In “The Traditions and Concepts are Vital Boundaries” article, this member describes how the Concepts protect her from strong personalities and how the Traditions protect the group from her strong personality. 

Have you experienced strong personalities in your group or in your service commitment that attempted to dominate your space? If so, did their interference impact your service abilities? Did you take action, and if so, what did you do?

Have you tried to apply the Traditions to group meetings when dissension occurs? What was the outcome? Have you observed others applying the Traditions to a group meeting? Was it helpful?

Have you asked old timers about their experience with the Concepts and how to apply them?

Did you know the Concepts can be applied at a macro level (in the Service Structure) and at a micro level (relationships in community)?

How might you be better able to apply the Traditions and Concepts to your service life and in your personal relationships?

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