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The ODAT reading for today 3-5 speaks about the basic alanon tools of the Steps and the Serenity prayer.. The reading points out that these simple tools can be used to face any problem even those not caused b the disease of alcoholism . It is suggested that when we are living by the alanon principles we are able to face all problems. It is suggested that" acceptance "is the way to serenity and that reaching this place can be attained by using the Steps
thanks Betty for your awesome service.........yea, I am finding out big time how good the program works IF i really work it....been doing BIG time step 3 of late and seeing change for the good.....I notice when I really hunkered down and surrendered as the step suggests, I felt waaay less stress , yea, I was worried...sick in my heart because my pets mean so much to me, but I had this like sorta "yea, its gonna be alright" feeling...if that makes sense, LOL
Thanks Betty for your service. The ODAT reading about using the Steps and the Serenity Prayer make a lot of sense to me now. It is more effective for me to get through my life using these tools. Even if it feels like the sky is falling, I know that soon I can make lemonade from the lemons. I am ever so grateful for program, Lyne
"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 so much for today's reading and shares. I am currently using program tools for another situation other than my AH. As my mom has reached 92+......her needs are getting greater, her tolerance is getting less and the demands on my patience, compassion and energy are increasing daily, it seems. I reach for our slogans several times a day in dealing with her situation. Thank you Al-Anon!
Greetings MIP - thank you Betty for your service and the daily. Great shares and ESH also all....I too have been able to apply this program beyond the alcohol and alcoholic, and it's helped me be more centered overall. Everybody has 'life' happening, and we're all imperfect. When I just stay attached to this program, steps, principles and tools, things are so much better. Happy Tuesday all - got a sick little one so have been out in the cold weather shopping for necessities. We've got the flu continuing to float around here - so, so ready for spring!!!
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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
Mahalo MIP Family!! It is so spiritually, mentally and emotionally fulfilling to me when I come here in the morning to share in your ESH. HP comes with me and I can hear HP acknowledge the healing graces that come thru this family. I keep coming back. (((Hugs)))
Jerry-------------I keep coming back.
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You better, dude... OR I'll send the posse out looking for you if you disappear...what would this place be w/out our Jerry....and yea, the HP thingy....I've learnd a lot of late when my fur baby got so hurt and i was so frightened....HP was with me all the way on that nightmare that is healing each day
