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C2C reading for 11-2 speaks about Step 2 . It points out that the journey toward God is a process. and suggests that,looking objectively at the words, the step states "came to believe" that a power greater than ourselves could restore us to sanity.
The words are interesting. We can take the statement in small portions "We came" (many say we came to a meeting) then we came "to", ( this means we let go of denial and pretend and started to accept reality ) THEN we came to believe ,then by using the alanon tools and only then could we start to believe in a power greater than ourselves.
Oliver Wendell Holmes states:"I find the great thing in this world is not so much where we stand as in what direction we are moving " .
Since a made the decision to daily practice the alanon program, I feel assured that I am moving in a positive direction It is a process and I celebrate "progress not perfection
Thank you, Betty. I related to this page very well; gradual process indeed. When I first came to AlAnon, and for several months after, I was not sure I would ever take up the program formally and work the steps. I was even less sure that I could ever incorporate a "hp" into my life, even with the freedom to create it of my own understanding.
I am very grateful that I kept attending, reading, meditating and working on the things that I could accept at the time, because the results have proven to be well worth challenging my openness and willingness along the way. One Day at a Time has been an invaluable tool in this gradual process, once again showing the wisdom of the program over mine. I am very grateful
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Paul
"...when we try to control others, we lose the ability to manage our own lives." - Paths to Recovery
I like the concept came, came to & came to believe. It fits to all who reach the spiritual program. Which I find is necessary to progress in the al anon program.
Hoot - that is what also came to my mind - the Came, Came To & Came To Believe.....it speaks to my experience as all I had 'left' when I arrived was my body. My spirit and soul and heart felt trampled/beaten and lost....
For me, Step 2 is easier to swallow when I remember the insanity of living with this disease. If I am honest at that point, I can 'see' examples where I was at a loss, a complete loss and I got a nudge from my HP to either take action or not. It is through truly examining the events of my life where I see the power and action of the miracles of this program, through believing in my HP.
I'm a day late for this one - but love the shares above me!!
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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
