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.
I make no claims to this piece of wisdom. It came from my daily email from todaysgift@hazeldon.org. This seems to hit home as the meetings and chats we seemed a little overwhelmed this week. Thought it could help us all:
TODAY'S THOUGHT IS:
Some days my life feels so confusing and overwhelming that I think I'll scream.
Sometimes life is like moving from one place to another. When I move into a new house, it is unorganized and chaotic until everything gets put into the right place. In life, my emotions and thoughts are often like the new house full of boxes. I am learning how to unpack one emotional box at a time, throw out what I no longer need, and put what I do need in its proper place. It's a hard job, but it's all part of the process of taking my life back.
When my emotional work gets too hectic, I will remember to keep things simple, to deal with one box at a time. Eventually, I'll get through the craziness, and everything will be in its rightful place. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Now I hate to move and unpack and yet I want the comforts immediately. But I found out that with trusted friends and family, I can get the job done much easier. It always feels much better.
From my home to yours, Happy Unpacking!
Live strong, Karilynn
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It's your life. Take no prisoners. You will have it your way.
Wow, this daily reading described exactly how I was feeling today while driving. I couldn't explain the feeling but when I read this, it seemed to click.
Bob
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You are a perfect child of God and God and I love you just the way you are! (added by me...in that special alanon way)
My nana said when I unpacked after a move to make sure I placed things where I wanted them because I am less likely to change them (or want to) once they are neatly in the cabinets. I suppose there is comfort in having things in their rightful place. Hmm. For me this post is a wonderful example on 'letting go' Thank You for sharing it. wishes, tea2
