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.
Today's reading is about the relief we feel when we turn away from resentments and toward forgiveness. The energy it takes to hold onto and feed resentments is not only draining, but leaves us with little room for the positivity forgiveness will bring to our lives. The writer mentions that in Alanon we are not only shown the power of forgiveness, but the plan, through working the steps, to achieve it.
I know there have been times that I get stuck in feeling resentful, and 'reminding myself I am angry'. The thought for the day is a great motivation in knowing that all of the energy it takes to nurture resentment can be very well spent in other ways, in more positive ways, in my life.
Today I will take some time to look at all I have to be grateful for, and will do my best not to get mired in old hurts.
Hi Mary Love this page!! What a great reminder. I know that once I accepted the fact that my"resentments and anger" were only hurting ME, I became willing and anxious to learn how to forgive and to let them go .The Steps and daily gratitude lists were indeed the key
Thanks for your service. Have a lovely day.
Good morning, Mary! Thank you for today's reading.
I love this reminder as well. I can get so caught up in all the things that my wife is not doing to help, and how resentful I am of that, that I forget that, were she not there, I still wouldn't get things done any faster! Turning my focus on myself, on what I am doing, and letting go of the poison that I have found resentment to be is a positive way for me to appreciate the good things about my day.
Have a lovely Tuesday!
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If you are depressed, you are living in the past. If you are anxious, you are living in the future. If you are at peace, you are living in the present. - Lao Tzu
Thank you Mary for your service and the daily....thanks to all for your ESH. I needed to hear this today - resentments for me are toxic and affect every aspect of my life/spirit. Finding forgiveness helped me heal me - and I need constant reminders that program action helps with deal with all things that come my way!!!
(((Hugs))) to all and happy Tuesday!
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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
