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.
Today's reading is about including our HP in all our affairs. If I could describe myself one way before program and one way since I have been working a program it would be: before program-- willful. Since program-- willing. That's not to say I don't have plenty of days when I try to make sure I try to force whatever it is I think I want! But I have noticed that now if I am feeling overwhelmed or don't know the answers, instead of being stubborn about it my instinct has become to turn to my Hp and ask for guidance.
When I consider that I am not the one in charge, that I am living a plan that is in motion for me, I know I can be living my best life.
Thank you for todays reading Mary, good to hear from you. This reading is one that touches me and one that is very important to me as well. Looking to my HP for guidance and leaving the overwhelming parts of my life in HP's hands is key for my peace as well.
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"Forgiveness doesn't excuse bad behavior, but it
does prevent bad behavior from destroying your heart". ~ unknown
Thanks for this reading Mary. Before program I too was "willful" and now, after many years of turning my will over, one day at a time, can say that I am "Willing."
Willing to: live one day at a time, pray, respond and not react , place principles above personalities,treat everyone with courtesy and respect while trusting my Higher Power to guide me and give me the power to carry out His will.
I too thank you for the daily and your wonderful ESH! I too love the before/after of WillFill and Willing. This program has given me so many tools and such peace of mind that in many, many ways I am a much better version of me than before.
I am such a creature of habit - if I step away from my morning routine, I almost feel as if I've left home without my clothes. Aligning with God first thing surely helps me stay focused on the next right thing and realigning as needed brings me back to center.
So glad to be a part of this MIP family and grateful for our program!
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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
