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 July 9 about life being a package deal. We cannot simply choose the parcel we would like and avoid the rest . I know I tried to do this and thought that it was possible how disappointed I was as I did not succeed!!!
The reading points out that living life by our own rules many of us adapted the tool of taking whatever part of reality pleased us, and ignoring the rest. Devastated because reality is just that and because we cannot deny the truth . The reading points out that our lives will remain confused as long as we only live the half that is true .
In order to live in reality it is important s to share what is truly going on.
The quote is from Henry Thoreau "if you have built castles in the air, your work need not be lost; that is where they should be.. Now could foundations under them."
I love the Sanskrit poem The Salutation to the Dawn that speaks to being aware and in the moment .:
Look to this day for it is life the very life of life. In its brief course lie all the realities and truths of existence the joy of growth the splendor of action the glory of power.
For yesterday is but a memory And tomorrow is only a vision. But today well lived makes every yesterday a memory of happiness and every tomorrow a vision of hope.
Great reason to be in the moment. Have a great day
This is so what I needed to read today Betty, thank you. I've been slipping so much into patterns of either 'rewriting history so it feels nicer" alternating with imagining the future in awful ways. And, surprise....I've been anxious and sad!
I love this poem; it's perfect for right now
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If I had a world of my own, everything would be nonsense. Nothing would be what it is, because everything would be what it isn't. And contrary wise, what is, it wouldn't be. And what it wouldn't be, it would. You see? (Lewis Caroll)
Thank you Betty. I needed this also! Like Ms Meliss, I have been thinking and re thinking situations and events that have either gone by or not happened yet. I don't know why it's so difficult to stay right in this present moment-! Your response to the C2C reading reminds me that is the only thing I can do- be present right now.
thank you for your service and the thoughts for today!
A great way to start my day as well......I am focused on today, just today and my truth for my present. Got some wind blowing, and sure trying to avoid the dust storm and/or tornado that is threatening (life, not real weather)...
I love that poem - speaks to 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
Thanks so much for the poem! Great C2C today; I needed it. I needed reminding that I can't pick from the buffet line of life. I also have to work through the tough stuff and tough people with as much grace as possible, even if it/ they don't suit my tastebuds!
Happy weekend to all and let's pray for peace for our nation.
