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 September 9 speaks about the miracle of attending a meeting and listening with an open mind. It suggests if we do so ,inevitably somebody at the meeting will share something that we so desperately need to hear and a new door opens .This is true of coming to MIP and reading the postings.
Many times we have irrational fears and are unable to share or reach out for help-- that is when it is time to pray and be still. Remembering that , I will be given the words that I need as HP is walking beside me. This inner message has inspired me many days
The quote is from the Navajo rain dance ceremony; "As I walk, as I walk, the universe is walking with me."
A great reminder - when I am still and focus on listening the message, I get so much more than when I am distracted and/or thinking about my response.
I've come to figure out that most of my fears are based on unfounded reality and/or projections that I have no way of knowing the outcome.
Life is so much easier when I put one foot in front of the other and just 'roll with it & HP'.
Thanks so much Betty for your service and this daily!
Happy Wednesday all!!!
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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