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 11/12 speaks about using alanon tools on a daily basis. it suggests that many times we are on automatic and neglect our tool box only to discover we are right in the middle of a conflict. Using the steps, slogans and principles constantly helps to build a useful, fulfilling life
The reading suggests that having the courage to look closely at ourselves in order to uncover what we say and what we do helps, This is a huge step in uncovering are negative defects and helps us to become willing to let them goso as to develop new constructive ways to communicate.
Thank you, Betty, for today's reading. I have found that staying close to my program tools and practicing over the years has helped me become more "automatic" in being able to grab onto a tool when the need suddenly arises. Practice makes progress, if not perfection.
Happy Tuesday MIP! It's cold, cold, cold here - not my favorite but acceptance is an answer!!! Thank you Betty for the daily and your service. Thank you both for your shares and ESH. I too have learned that the best way for me to be reasonably consistent in life is to practice my program every day. I find that I don't have to spend hours on end 'doing recovery' but doing something each and every day to remind me that I am a person embracing recovery helps me 'see' a potential conflict before I am stuck in the middle....
All the things I heard in the beginning apply to my program today - prayer, meditation, literature, service - each day, one day at a time. While my days are far from perfect, I do feel more centered and strong when I practice, practice, practice and find more natural automation in carrying my toolbox and reaching in as needed.
Make it a great day all - I'm getting ready to climb under a blanket for a nap!!! (((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
(((((((((Betty))))))))))) Thanks for your service.....oh yea, I can relate to the "we are on automatic" I was talking with my spiritual mentor about just this thing , how reaching out to , desiring a relationship with my HP within me is helping me be more grounded, in my body, and more mindful....yep...steps, slogans, principles...keeps me emotionally sober, ODAT!!!! and yea, step 10 is my daily!!!!
