The material presented
here is not Al-Anon Conference Approved Literature. It is a method
to exchange
information, ideas, feelings, problems and solutions on a personal
level.
Today's author shared in wonderment how AlAnon interaction at a local level is a part of a worldwide group, that we are truly not alone. The ties that bind us are the positive experiences we have and share when we focus on the common goal of understanding the alcoholic and encouraging the relatives and friends who suffer.
Reminder: AlAnon is much larger than our local group, and our positive efforts become part of the worldwide exchange. What we put in can help many, even those we never meet.
"This is truly a movement of the spirit, and I firmly believe that the unity of the world, in understanding and peace, could come from these efforts..." - contributed
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I marvel at the unity of the program as it gathers individuals of all nations, belief systems, socioeconomic circumstances without distinction, and guides the group and its individuals to a new way of life.
I am grateful for the new, healthier perspectives the program guides me to each day, and a higher power that helps me take steps on the path of recovery if I am willing, humble, and honest in my endeavors to follow the steps, traditions and concepts
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Paul
"...when we try to control others, we lose the ability to manage our own lives." - Paths to Recovery
Good morning Paul - thank you for the daily, your service and your ESH.....I too am often left speechless at how this program that touches and reaches so, so many allows anyone from any where equal placement at the table. Having survived politics in my FOO, many jobs, volunteer work and more, I find it completely fascinating that in recovery, we are all equals and each contributes when they can what they have.
I too am very grateful that recovery gives me a better way to deal with life and heal as necessary. Make it a great day - stay cool....going to get hot, hot and hotter this week!
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Practice the PAUSE...Pause before judging. Pause before assuming. Pause before accusing. Pause whenever you are about to react harshly and you will avoid doing and saying things you will later regret. ~~~~ Lori Deschene
I am often amazed at the reach of AlAnon. When I travel, I can always find a meeting to attend, and there is hope in all the rooms I have visited. AlAnon is like a drop in a lake, the impact of that drop ripple out and impact many. To me, that is a beautiful thought.
I hope everyone has a great day!
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Skorpi
If you are depressed, you are living in the past. If you are anxious, you are living in the future. If you are at peace, you are living in the present. - Lao Tzu
Thank you for your service, Paul, this is a great reading :) Truly, I think Alanon has been one of the most wonderful, positive things to happen to me, probably, the most positive, and I'm so grateful :) To finally begin to understand and accept me, it has opened up a door to a happier life, and it really doesn't matter where we come from or how old we are etc. Its amazing, and I'm amazed! Hugs to all on this Wednesday
