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.
Alanon is a program of action: The writer reminds us that we have choices about what we do with our time. We don't have to waste it on worry and we are not helpless. We can do something good for ourselves even if surrounded by crisis.
Today's Reminder: One of my primary responsibilitIves is to take care of myself. I will find a small way to do something for my mind, body, and spirit today.
Quote from In All Our Affairs: Part of my recovery is respecting my need and my right to let go and relax.
Prior to alanon I could get stuck in worry, obsession, depression, you name it. I was excellent at being miserable. Then along came program and I learned that I could feel better, even happy, although my A spouse was still drinking. When I first heard about that possibility, I thought it could not be true. But by changing my attitude, and surrounding myself with the things that I hold dear and precious, my whole life has changed. And I never thought it possible, by my spouse has actually been sober for about six months. It's not a bed of roses , but everything is better in one or more ways. Grateful member of Alanon, Lyne
Dear Lyne Thank you so much for posting your thoughts on this extremely important reminder. Taking constructive actions for my own well being had never entered my mind until , I began to practice alanon recovery and picked up the simple tools such as :"Let Go and Let God'" and" How important is it?".
Learning to take care of myself in a healthy manner while still participating in a relationship in a loving manner was a challenge and I am so pleased that alanon offered such powerful tools .
Thanks for your service
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I pray that I may keep my eyes trained above the horizon of myself: I pray that I may see infinite possibilities for spiritual growth.
I guess today I embraced this concept. I knew today was going to be a really hard, emotional day for me. So I turned off my phone, slept in, and only did the things I WANTED to do, not the things I had to do. I had a dinner gift card, so took my son out for a nice meal. We had some great conversation... none of it about his dad, the drinking, or our current situation. It was nice.
Namaste
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"The wolf that thrives, is the one you feed." - Cherokee legend
"Hello, sun in my face. Hello you who made the morning and spread it over the fields... Watch, now, how I start the day in happiness, in kindness." Mary Oliver
Thank you Lyne for your service and the daily. Thanks to all above me for your shares and ESH.
I too was 'stuck' often/always in the problems, chaos, drama and disease before recovery. I dreaded getting out of bed. Small steps helped me do things differently by practicing different behaviors. I know now that I can take action - any action - instead of worrying or stressing, especially about others.
I believe now, as a result of recovery, that my HP wants me to be happy, healthy and whole. He doesn't want me stewing, worrying, fretting or freaking out - that helps me too....believing in a loving HP who wants the best of me and for me.
Happy Monday all - it's down-right chilly in my world today - we were in the 40s when I woke up!! Doing some deep cleaning and a little work today! Make it a lovely 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
Thank you for your service and post. Great wisdom for us all here. Today I got some much needed exercise in and I am feeling ok. I am grateful for this day and all of you. I have been trying to keep my thoughts positive and my focus on things that are within my control...my own happiness and recovery. I am not where I want to be just yet, but at least I am not where I used to be! Have a great Monday!
