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 March 5 speaks about how we feel when we begin working the Steps It acknowledges all l the " irrational fear" we hav regarding having our "character defects" removed. It points out that many of us thought we would end like a chunk of Swiss cheese" completely empty and unrecognizable.
The reading goes on to say that with faith and trust in the process, we become free of many destructive attitudes and actions, that hurt us and uncover joy, courage and serenity.
It is important to note that nowhere through the Steps four through 11, do we ask HP to add anything ,only to remove the destructive tools that we have been using to hurt ourselves. When we let go of the negative tools that we don't need, we make room for our positive strengths, skills and feelings to become a part of our life. This reminds us that everything we need is already there.I cannot be sure this is so until I work the steps and find relief from my shortcomings.
The thought for the day suggests that God already knows what we need and has given it to us, my job is to keep it simple ask for HP's help in relieving me of the extra stuff that keeps me tied down.
The quote is from an American proverb "before sunlight can shine through a window, the blinds must be raised."
Love this page an the idea that I have all need to build a successful life. I know when people were talking about "Serenity" at the start of my joueney I was not too impresed I thought serenity was boring unitil the moment in time when i felt it for the first time. How powerful and delciious it was!! I wanted to do anything to maintain it. Thank you program
Thank you Betty for the daily and your service. This page is a nice calming page for me - that reminder that God knows what we need and has given it to us is so hopeful and peaceful. It's my job to remember that and there are moments I forget.
I was in such denial when I came to Al-Anon; I knew I was crazy but blamed others. I still had doubts that changing me would change anything. I was dead wrong; by working on me and changing me, everything around me seemed 'as it should be'. The further I went through the steps, the better things seemed to get. I honestly was amazed at how it all worked in my recovery.
I am grateful that we have a program that helps us see our part and helps us remove our defects. I am one who believes in clearing my path of unnecessary debris to make room for new. I fully believe that God brought me here to realize how different I and my life could be if I was willing to work for it.
Have a marvelous day to one and all. The sun is shining and I feel a bit better. I am headed out to F2F meeting shortly!!
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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
