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information, ideas, feelings, problems and solutions on a personal
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The C2C reading for today 6-4 speaks about the Second Step. it [points out that in this step we are asked to open our minds to the possibility of change and obtaining help . The reading suggests that we do not actually have to believe that there is as source of help that is available to us in the form of of a HP but if we can keep an open mind on the subject this action provides a glimmer of hope that will see us though
It suggest that looking beyond the visible to the unseen is a great tool to embrace
Thank you Betty for your service. One thing that seemed to happen when I allowed my mind to be open, was that help came in unexpected ways!
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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
Thanks Betty for your service. The help I expected from alanon, how to change my A, I didnt get. But many , many positive changes keep happening, that I never expected at all. Step 2 says it all in being willing to try. What a concept! Lyne
Happy Tuesday MIP! Thank you Betty for your service and the daily. Thank you to all who posted ESH and shares. I struggled for a bit with Step 2 simply because I did not want to admit I was insane or part of the insanity. It had been much easier to keep throwing shade and blame on the disease and others. I felt willing to try recovery in Al-Anon, but complete willingness to be open to changing me came slowly.
It was easy to see the insanity all around me - much more difficult to see the insanity within me. With a patient sponsor and working the steps, things became more clear to me on how I contributed/caused some of the chaos/insanity and began to make small changes in how I viewed the insanity and my 'reactions' to it. Using the pause and praying for willingness gave me much more insight into considering a response instead of a reaction - all of which got and continues to improve with practice!
I am grateful for the program, the steps and all the tools we have access to for growing and changing ourselves. Even me, one who had a ton of denial about my insanity, was able to change slowly with willingness! There really is hope and help in recovery!!
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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
Betty... oh boy! it has been a journey... a travail...... but exciting, at times, with periods of deep doubt.
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