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.
I could not ask for a day like today w/o praising my God! I am so grateful. Ordinary fits on a day where there is no pressure! I thought the day would be so difficult because of the nature of my involvement on a particular study. The topic was anger. One of the 12steppers was of the group. It wasn't Al anon at all. It was a different type of group. Anyhow, the topic was anger. This particular lady was having a major problem w/ forgiveness. I felt a little like she could get into acceptance if nothing else. That is all I can say about that. I don't want to take her inventory.
As the day rolls on, I look forward to another decent night's sleep. I relish the opportunity to get the sleep I need . I am one of those insomniacs out there who does enjoy sleep except when is interrupted. I guess I kind of value my needs over someone else's. I will forgive myself in advance for being a little difficult. I have been trying & succeeding to forgive myself if no one else. Forgiveness is definitely an action step. I think I will look up more readings on forgiveness & anger. They are both difficult for me. Next week it will be on rejection. I sure am guilty of rejection. It goes both ways. I have been rejected probably as much as I have rejected men from my past. I look at my relationship inventory & find names that I didn't realize sometimes even mattered. I am guilty as charged. I loved & lost so many due to my self-centered fear.
I didn't intend on writing a lot. I got on another tangent!
Love back to you and for all MIP family!! I always like to hear how recovery works us when we are ready for more lessons/learning. (((hugs)))
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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