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 12- 2 speaks about the slogan "Let it begin with me" It points out that instead of spending time blaming, judging, critiquing others, we could turn our attention and focus back on to ourselves and see what in me needs changing. That by changing ourselves we truly can change he world.
The quote is from. This is Alanon :" Peace of Mind depends on discovering our own shortcomings ," An honest personal inventory helps us to recognize our own strengths and weaknesses.
Thank you Betty... I have noticed since coming to the program that I have become very aware of my own accountability. I am asking myself all the time--'what is my part in this'? For me it can go both ways--am I in someone else's business? Is this a situation that I helped create?
I teach in an urban school district and yesterday we had a meeting about the level of poverty in this town and the effects it has on our students and their families. As we met I realized there have been many situations that I have not thought through enough with my students and the education that really needed to happen was within me! Let it begin with me is my focus today--thank you for sharing and your service.
Happy Hump Day everyone....thank you Betty for the daily and your service!
What a great concept - even better when I can put it to work. We've had a bit of an interesting week and it is so nice to see that when there is chaos/drama, I can choose to be me, detach with love and finally hold onto my boundaries.
It takes daily effort for me to be conscious of my new way but with each opportunity to dive in and 'be different', it becomes more automatic. We had a great meeting today and talked about manipulation and reacting. It was a wonderful discussion on how we can 'drop the rope' when confronted with insanity and/or uncomfortable situations. One member shared that she was told a long while ago to just not react or respond to 'You' statements. For some reason, that stuck with me and will add it to my toolbox (if it's not already there and been misplaced).
It can begin with me - this program has taught me that and shown me that. I am so grateful to have found Al-Anon and embraced it. Grateful for my progress and all of you!
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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
Thanks for sharing Mary. Love how you brought the concept into your school and could use it as you interacted with the students. IAMHERE I agree it really does take effort and focus to embrace these principles but it is oh so worth it.
