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 odat today asks us to consider everything being a gift from God of our understanding , everything. We might not like things not turning out our way, we are disappointed and rebel against unhappiness, fighting against the truth of our situation. We might think God of our understanding is punishing us.
When we let go of the idea we are victims, poor poor me and consider that its all gifts to enlighten us then fear seems to have less and less power. most of our misfortunes are natural consequences of our own behaviour, actions and attitudes, all leading us towards enlightenment,
were we ever a victim? I dont think ive ever been a victim in the sense of the word that i am completely and utterly helpless. I always, every moment, every day, had choices, i just didnt believe it.
thanks to alanon, my higher power and working this program, i feel enlightened, i have choices, that is the most valuable thing i own and ever have.
I agree knowing i have choicess is a powerful tool in my tool box. I may not like the choices, but I have them. Being grateful for all that comes into my life, knowing that is for my own growth is difficult at times I know I do have that gratitude when in retrospect, I review the incident and see the message and how HP had helped me through it. . Maybe one day I can experience that gratitude while I am going through it. It is a gift to work toward --Progress not perfection
