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The C2C reading for July 16 talks about learning how to relax while using the Al-Anon program. It goes on to  suggests that, before program our lives were spent in  the frenzy of activity such as : work projects and family  obligations.  These all helped us to focus outward and in  that way we didn't have to stop long enough to feel our thoughts or feelings.  Looking at these  activities, they  may appear socially acceptable however they are a way to deny our feelings and ignore our very important needs. 
 
 
The reading suggests that most of us don't know how to practice Al-Anon's basic principle of "Keeping the focus on ourselves" and that we  would not treat anyone as harshly as we treat ourselves.
 
Although  hard work can be terrific and our activities highly rewarding, we must strive for some balance and look to see how we spend our time, and set some time aside to relax."
The quote is from Betrand Russell:  "The time you enjoy wasting is not wasted time."
 
Great reminder!!!-Today I do take the  time to see the flowers, feed  the squirrels   and birds  , listen to music and  simply enjoy just being me.    It is a great gift of recovery.
Have a great day 


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Thank you for bringing this reading to us Betty - what a beautiful reminder, loading with insight and understanding.


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Thanks Betty for the daily and your ESH! I am one who still goes 90 miles a minute and has to schedule time to meditate/relax. It's not something I was raised to do - or to have fun....at least not until my work was done!

I am relaxing now after being in the sun playing ball all day.....truth be told, I could probably go to bed and not miss a beat! Ha.ha.ha.ha.....I have learned how to have fun in recovery and have also come to realize that no matter my age, playing each day is good for my heart and soul!!

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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

 

 
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