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.
The C2C reading for this AM speaks about our fantasy that if we had enough money we would be happy and have a successful life. Money does not buy serenity or happiness and in fact causes more problems
We are asked to bring our problems to HP and leave them there with the confidence that they will be handled in the appropriate time and with my best interest at heart.
I know this to be true- as I watch my life unfold and my issues disappear. Have a lovely day
Happy Tuesday Betty and MIP! Thank you for your service and the daily as well as your ESH. In my life travels, I was homeless for a while and I've had great success in business. As I reflect back on my life, I can say that having nothing was way less stressful than not, and keeping it simple was necessary for survival.
I do believe today that my HP truly has 'this' - whatever this is. I also believe that happiness is not about what you have but rather who you are. When I work on my own serenity and life journey, keeping focused on service to others, I am far more joyful and peaceful. Recovery is the gift that keeps on giving and I'm grateful.
I am planning on a chill day - I have probably done a bit too much over the last few days, so practicing self-care. 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 think the four good squares of life should be good health, good wealth, enough love, and healthy self expression
I dont believe anyone, if they are honest, wants to be in lack and limitation. I want enough money to take care of me and my needs and even some of my wants. Life should not be one of poverty and hardship for anybody
I have entered my 70s now and I still have to work until I drop, if I want to meet my needs and that is a hard thing to accept As mental stress of my kind of work tires me out. When I get home from work where I work two mornings a week, I have to rest and recharge because mental exertion tires me out now Due to my GAD and PTSD. Working as a public bookkeeper I have to focus intensely on what I am doing so my work is right and accurate because there isnt much room for error when youre dealing with the IRS and just doing somebodys books correctly
I would like to retire, and have fun and have my trips to the gym where I can hang out and work out and enjoy myself. I would like to be free of the pressure of having to work to survive because Social Security does not cut it. I would like to move closer to my loved ones but cost of living in TX is cheaper
I think if I to be brutally honest, I want enough money to meet my needs and some of my wants and to be in relative financial security. Bad choices, bad jobs because I did not have confidence in myself enough to seek out the good jobs, I am paying the price now. I have to struggle to meet my needs. That is , IMO , not a life I would wish on anyone ..I am frugal, so so far I take OK care of me. There are a few things I need and want that I cannot have due to lack and limitation
I think the bottom line is the over attachment to money is what causes problems. I was never the greedy sort, in that I love to share if I have extra abundance, which is not very often right now. I would love to see my daughter, but I cannot afford to do that, neither can she afford right now to come see me.
I see absolutely nothing wrong with wanting enough money to take care of ones needs and some of their wants. But to be over attached and obsessed about money would not be a healthy thing. Just my take
Thank you Betty for your service. Glad you are back. I missed you
-- Edited by mamalioness on Tuesday 11th of December 2018 09:35:56 AM
Thank you for your service, Betty. I am happy to see your smiling Avatar again! LOL!
I cannot speak about this topic. It is a subject that I carry so much anger about... still. It is what drives or drove my fears.
I have always thought that money cannot buy you true happiness (the kind that is deep in your soul) but it can sure as heck ease the discomforts of your life! And if you are truly lucky with money, you could spread the wealth to those less fortunate... that has always been my dream... like that gentleman who donated $1,000 to each student and teacher in Paradise, CA!! Now being able to do THAT would've fed my soul!!!
So, even I don't agree wholeheartedly, I appreciate having the topic for discussion!
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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
There is no amount of money that could purchase what I have received in our program since finding the rooms and my chair...This is priceless progress and acceptance of it has been the gift to my peace of mind and serenity. Mahalo to you all. ((((MIP))))
