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.
The ODA T reading for April 20 talks about the slogans. It points out that Al-Anon is not an easy program to implement and at times we tend to become discouraged, especially if we fall back into old behavior.
The reading points out that:"Easy does it ",is a perfect slogan when we feel rushed and as if the program is not working for us. The reading reminds us that we should not blame ourselves when we fail, be gentle with ourselves and simply keep on showing up.
I love the fact that the reading stresses that every meeting we attend, each Al-Anon phone call we make, each time we meditate, keep the focus on ourselves, use a slogan, we are practicing the program and it is enriching us deep within. We will see the benefit in our life in HP's time.
The quote is; "when I am trying too hard to change things, when I forget to let go-- when I demand too much, too soon of myself and others, I'll ask God to remind me that easy does."
I love how gentle this program is and how it teaches me to be patient and trust HP
Thanks Betty! Nice reminder today. I remember trying to GET The Program early on all at once. My Sponsor reminded me that I don't need all the answers today and this is a life long process. The answer will come in their own time.
My Sponsor reminded me that I don't need all the answers today and this is a life long process. The answer will come in their own time.