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I posted the wrong date on the reading for today -- Sorry
Today's reading in the C2C reading for July 13 talks about our thoughts and actions prior to entering Al-Anon.. It points out that we have wasted many days of our lives as well as years, by being preoccupied. with the activities of the alcoholic. Not once during those days did we think about our right to enjoy today.
Al-Anon leads us to see that we have choices, especially about our attitudes. We don't have to see our life is a tragedy or a storm nor do we have to torture ourselves with past mistakes or future disasters.
Each day I can be the focus of my life. It can be filled with interesting activities,ff I allow myself to see the wonder. When the worries and sorrows of yesterday overtake us the laughter and sunshine of every day seems inappropriate Today we can live in the present moment and find what we can to enjoy there. If there is pain I will acknowledge it and deal with it. This pain does not have to completely overshadow the enjoyable parts of my you
The quote is from the Sanskrit salutation of the Dawn; "look to this day for it is life, the very life of life."
Hey.....Miss Betty - they are all good so it's all good. I must admit I had to get up and look at a calendar to see what the date today actually was - note....does NOT take much to confuse me!!!
The 'real' reading for today is spot on for me as I've got two different sets of 'drama' going on with my sons. I am sad and of course questioning what my role is. I've made amends for my part, yet am still dismissed.
I had a long talk with my brother last night and he's not super close to his child either. We got to talking about 'conditional love' vs. unconditional love. His child stepped away when he shut down funding for her adult life-style, and that was one element here that also caused discourse with mine. So - the conversation and the sharing left me with a variety of processing and well - sometimes....that doesn't always go as needed in the start.
Anyway, when I don't know what else to do, I do nothing and pray/meditate. My youngest seems to be turning some maturity corners as each time I speak my truth and he reacts to it, I have learned to be quiet and still. After some processing time on his part, he typically comes back and apologizes. This has happened 3-4 times this year and while I wish he wouldn't get so darn nasty at my truth, I am so grateful the program has given me the opportunity to look for what is good.....and - it's great growth for him to come back and apologize.
So, I am grateful for today and what I've enjoyed. My pup took me for a walk before the horrible storms, and she was so scared and needy during the storms that we just hung out together. She's such a sweet dog and a great companion so I was happy to provide her with comfort today.
When I can stay present and trust my God, I feel at peace. When I get wrapped up beyond my hula hoop, I get distracted. I no longer like that at all...
TY for coming back and posting today's daily!!! (((Hugs)))
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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
Hi Iam Thanks for sharing with such honesty and clarity. Program works as long as I remember to not react and to process each event in the light of program. I am pleased that your son is responding in a different manner.
Your kindness and compassion are reflected in the great care that you take of your little dog during your pre-storm walk . Have a lovely evening .
-- Edited by Iamhere on Sunday 31st of January 2021 11:39:29 AM
