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.
Where ever I place my attention, energy flows. ~ Al-anon
Whatever you spend most of your conscious and unconscious time thinking off, will grow in your reality. This works on the positive as well as on the negative side. If you focus the majority of your attention on why things are not working out the way you want them to, then your struggles will grow and become more concrete through time. If you arent clear about your goals and direction, then the fuzziness will grow within your life.
Therefore becoming clear of what you want (and not on what you want to avoid) is essential for creating things in this world. Thats where the power of vision comes in place. You need a vision to focus your energy like a laser otherwise your energy will be scattered (and therefore powerless). Think about what has more power a laser beam or a light bulb.
Did you know that every time you concentrate and focus on something for more than a few seconds you are indeed meditating? Meditation comes from the latin root med which means to measure the same root that forms the word medicine. And yes, meditation is one of the best medicines available. But with our new definition of meditation, you dont have to sit down for hours and watch your breath to meditate (it isnt a bad practice though, there are a lot of great benefits by practicing regular meditation settings). You meditate naturally several times a day. But unfortunately very often with a bad placed focus. Every form of remembering bad memories is a meditation a meditation on failure, lack, sorrow and so much more. You can also call it hypnosis which is another name for a state of focused attention. And since the introduction of the concept of guided meditation the borders between hypnosis and meditation have become very thin.
Since energy follows where attention goes it is not about practicing meditation for 1 hour a day and then not change the rest of your focus, it is about the sum or the general attitude you have towards life. ~ Unwrapyourmind.com
Have a great Monday {{Everyone}}.
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"Forgiveness doesn't excuse bad behavior, but it
does prevent bad behavior from destroying your heart". ~ unknown
Hi Debb I agree. That is why gratitude and asset lists are so important The time spent reflecting on each topic every day is extremely important as well as the writing of the list. It is encouraging to note that all these different, books and self help philosophies all seem to speak alanon. The tools are well thought out and so very constructive for recovery.
Heya Debb (and Betty) - I too so agree. This was yet another concept that I had never considered/believed prior to the program...
And - it's truly not difficult to change, as Betty suggests with gratitude list(s) and/or asset list(s). When I truly stop and make a gratitude list, I have a lovely, lovely life. Are there speed bumps on my journey? Sure. Are they beyond repair/reproach? Not at all. So long as I am still breathing, there is hope for continued serenity, peace and grace.
Great share ladies - thanks so much for being here!
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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
Nice post! Thank you Sisters. I learned here the more you focus on something, the bigger it gets........ In the past I focused on the past(guilt, shame, hopelessness) or the future(fear). That focus took me right out of the NOW! Right were this diesase(Ego) wanted me. The diesase has no power in the NOW. By default, I'm left with a clarity, focus and awareness- God Conscious if you will. This is also a form of meditation. From it comes gratitude, hope and peace. All the things I was looking for in the past, just didn't no HOW to get it.
