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.
Todays reading centers around the idea of keep coming back. The writer mentioned that when first coming to alanon he/she was whining, complaining and stuck on why me. After some time and program work the answer came back- why not me? As I was reading this I remembered that when I first began step work and consistent correspondence with my sponsor, she asked to work on a gratitude list daily. It was so helpful to think about, write down, and affirm everything in my life for which I was grateful.
I think that we are all dealt a hand to play- we are here because of how living with alcoholism in some capacity has made our lives unmanageable. When I consider keep coming back I know that there may be aspects of a meeting or a reading that do not resonate with me but if I am open and listening I know there will always be something that does.
I appreciate the wisdom in the Thought for the Day: Healing starts when I stop asking why me?
Good Morning Mary Great reminder!!! When i first entered the rooms of alanon and experienced the closing words of d "Keep Coming Back", I knew that I would, because I had received so much clarity and support in that brief meeting than I had in a lifetime of searching. I have kept coming back for over 25 years and I can honestly say that there has not been a meeting that i did not gain some tidbit of wisdom and support.
Love the quote and honesty in the concept that "Healing starts when i stop " asking "WHY me". I must admit it took many meetings, and much soul searching for me to reach the place of acceptance and stopped asking why me ' That was why I needed to keep coming back. I know I can slide right back into my defect of self pity and control without the constant support of meetings.
Thanks for your service . Have a great day.
Good morning MIP - happy Sunday to all....Thank you Mary and Betty for your shares and ESH. Thank you also Mary for your service and the daily. I love the Why Not Me idea simply because I believe my challenges are purposeful. Not always welcome but I do grow, change and learn far more when I am coming from a place of 'need' than want.
It's only through continued practice of suggestions in recovery that I can accept life on life's terms most of the time. So grateful for MIP, Al-Anon and those who came before me and were willing to share their ESH and allow me to find my way.
Off to a meeting this morning - make it a great day all!
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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
