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 C2C reading for July 24. speaks about the 11th step--praying for the knowledge of HP's will and the power to carry it out.
It suggests that doing. HP's will does not mean that we do something spectacular every day., but that we stay present in our lives . Listening to the small voice within and that fwe stop and smell a rose, empty awastepaper basket or do laundry.. That is enough .We have a higher power that loves us and when we learn to love ourselves as Higher Power does we are doing HP's will.
Today's reminder, ask the questions. what loving action. Can I take today?
The quote is from Toyohiko Kagawa; ."God alone knows the secret plan of the things he will do for the world. Using my hand.--
What a powerful thought!!!
I am off to do HP's will by going to the beach and enjoying the sun.
Oh Betty - I want to also do your HP's will at the beach today......LOL!!
I love the 11th Step and have decided that I will never know exactly what HP's will is for me. I choose to discover it every possible moment by avoiding what I know it is not.
For example, I know my HP wants me to be happy, joyous and free. I know my HP doesn't want me worried and anxious. My meditation often tells me to do service work - which helps me find gratitude. So, when I am anxious and need to do something else, I look at service work. Doesn't have to be super complicated and doesn't have to be within the program only. I can reach out to an older relative or friend just to check in and say Hello.
So - I often find peace and serenity in avoiding that which I know isn't HP's will. Worry, fretting, projecting, assuming, fearing - these are not good use of my will/talent so I choose literature, meetings, dailies, slogans to do something different. Staying in the moment is so very helpful and such a great gift of this program.
I am one who believe that every meeting is an opportunity for my HP to teach and lead me. He speaks to me often through others - their ESH and shares.
Thank you Al-Anon for the blessings in my life today and thank you Betty for the daily and the ESH!
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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
Mahalo Betty...haven't read it yet and will before leaving the house and yet your summary of it reminds me of the consequence of my waking prayer this morning and the response from my Higher Power...I AM HERE...it was not his small voice; it was deep and powerful and reassuring right to the heart of me, the core. I've got no fear or doubt that I am in the right hands. (((((hugs)))))
