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information, ideas, feelings, problems and solutions on a personal
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C2C reading for September 3 speaks about our fantasies and dreams prior to entering Al-Anon.
The reading points out that many would often project and state some day I'll do this project or someday I'll call my friend or someday I'll be happy and take that trip. We put off our happiness and are willing to wait, just as we waited for the alcoholic to come home from a binge as well as for opportunities to simply drop at our doorstep.
We wanted everybody else to change so we could be happy. Al-Anon helps us to see that "today" can be that " someday" . There isn't enough time in the 24 hours to do everything we hope to do but there is time to start making our dreams come true.
Asking HP for guidance and taking smalll step in the direction of our choices, we will be able to accomplish more than we ever could have dreamed
Today I will not wait for approval or a rainy day or someday to accomplish the things in my life.
Tthe quote is from Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe ; "each indecision brings its own delays and days are lost lamenting over lost days. What you can do or think you can do, begin it. For boldness has magic, power and genius in it."
I love this quote Using alanon tools of staying in the moment and in the day, having a plan a, b and c all help me to work slowly toward my goals. It works incredibly well. I am always amazed when I reach my dream and think oh my how easy it was!! Naturally it was not that easy- but it took tiny little steps each day to get there .one moment at a time
I love today's reading. I am a procrastinator (as one of my character defects) and this reading is a good reminder to start today in doing what I say I'll do tomorrow- whether that be step work for my recovery, doing an overdue project, visiting a friend, or starting on a dream/ bucket list wish. I'm thankful for this program, my HP, and the people in this program to help me gain confidence to start setting goals and make the small steps to start accomplishing my dreams. Thanks for your service, Hotrod. Happy Saturday!
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Butterflies can't see their wings. They can't see how truly beautiful they are, but everyone else can. People are like that as well. Anonymous
Thank you Betty for the daily and your service. Thanks also for your ESH - gabigail --- you too!
It's a beautiful day here and my fur-baby woke me up early. We walked this morning and I had long sleeves for the first time this year. The sunrise was lovely!!
Today's reading is a great one for reflecting. It seems as if before recovery, I was always in a state of waiting for my own joy and happiness, always putting others issues, wants and needs first. Today, upon awakening, I instead am grateful for another day and do 'my thing'.....my want, needs, program comes first. I am so grateful that Al-Anon showed me how to put me first, and do something each day for my goals, life, happiness, recovery and joy.
I now do service for others and that's when one is in need and I am able. No motives, pure and simple. I was dreading going to the store today (forgot some things needed) as I prefer to go during the week when it's less crowded. After we walked, I left my shoes on, got in the car and just got it done! It was perfect - not crowded, fresh and plenty and a peaceful experience.
I can also be a procrastinator so at times, I think about the Nike tagline, "Just Do It" - I am now free to nap, garden, read and watch the Royals tonight.
Great quote too - makes so much sense to me!
Happy Saturday all! Make it a great day!
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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
I love the knowledge that small steps are powerful. They are the ones we can incorporate into lifelong habits. It starts with small steps.
I have seen that in cleaning the house, in changing eating habits, my selection of friends, and so many other big effects that happened with small changes.
Thank you Betty for your insight shared with us.
