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.
Been thinking about assets thanks to hotrod and MM bringing them to the forefront this week.
I think I have, over time, developed a fear of one of my strongest assets. Tenacity.
I'm not a quitter. I stick with things through the brutal end. This is an asset, similar to loyalty and devotion, but its impostor is obsession.
I find it difficult to distinguish between the 2 sometimes and get bogged down trying to separate them.
Al-Anon is helping me recognize the difference more and more when it comes to dealing with my A, but this is definitely a pre-existing condition and one that helped lead me down the rabbit hole to begin with.
I haven't had a job with a time clock in over 20 years, which compounds the problem.
LIMITS AND BOUNDARIES LIMITS AND BOUNDARIES!!! SERENITY NOW!!
Ok, there's my next area of study and practice. Limits and boundaries. Wish me luck.
Hope ((((ya'll)))) have a positive, serene and productive day!
Hi almost There--- love your awareness and honesty. When I made my first asset list my sponsor immediately pointed out that bthese assets were all defects, because they had gone over the line and were now being used to control , or manipulate others. That was quite a surpriseut when I looked honestly and my motives it was clear.
Learning to set up boundaries and limits , while keeping the focus on myself and my motives worked wonderfully.
Keep on keeping on your recovery is a pleasure to share.
