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.
My old sponsor quit Alanon a few years ago... ah decided that i wanted to remain a lifetime member. I have joined another fellowship, one that grew out of Alanon, AA and Alateen. This is a new fellowship- which one day, in years to come, I hope will join the family of 12 step groups.
I have done the steps of Alanon umpteen dozen times. I still have work to do- but at the same time I like to lick back and enjoy the ride these days.
I have a family issue at the moment, related to our daughter- but ah kin see a way through it.
My SO [wife] had a major crisis four years ago with another addiction. Even though she is part of professional health team I was the one who intervened and got her on the path to recovery. She is doing this work herself. As ah said there are some outstanding family issues and I have been waiting until she was ready to heal emotionally before tackling these.
I am grateful for Alanon in helping to draw out family towards a healthy condition. Tp give grand-kids some sort of chance.
Timing is always important. They say round here- 'strike when the iron is hot'.
It seems like an odd thing to say. Striking and hitting things... but it goes back to a time when iron was worked with a forge, and an anvil....
"First things first". I was always confused and most times did things the wrong way round. The world I came from was chaotic and unpredictable. I could not force solutions and make m world work for me. I had to let go and let Go...[d].
Easier said than done. My mum used to say "hold your horses". And her make sense sayings still ring true.
At my very first Alanon meeting was 11 years after attending my first open meeting. The slogans seemed a bit corny to me, straight out of Readers Digest. But over time I related these to my mum's more earthy aphorisms. My mum was a great survivor and role model. Maybe she did not spend enough time in Alanon, but what the heck!
So this is my Friday morning,here in NZ. Putting a daily reading, and sharing up there as a priority. First things first. Then off up the mountain, in one hour, to tend to the water races, for irrigation. A good vigorous life up there. And a good life all round- thanks Alanon!
I have been reading the ONe Day at a Time book to my mom. She has trouble seeing the small print. She's 90 and is finding the book readings helpful. So nobody is ever too old for help.
Great share David....I did not realize that it's almost a full day ahead there! It's lunch time here in the states.
I too am committed to recovery for as long as I am able/around. I recall my life before and there is no comparison. Thank you for your inspiration and powerful message. I know that all is as it should be one day at a time.
Make it a fantastic day! I got little people coming over for a visit later - I'm working/cleaning/cooking....then softball tonight after they go to bed! I love my life and would not have it any other way....
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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
