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 Dec. 10 speaks about having the courage to look closely at ourselves so as to see and admit our difficulties.
The reading points out that often we focus all our attention on the alcoholic and do not see what we do that hurts us.. We will enjoy spiritual growth by practicing self honesty. The reading suggest using Step 4 to help see what we do that causes us pain.
I love the quote from Henry Wordsworth Longfellow;'"He who respects himself is safe from others as he wears a coat of mail that none can pierce "
I like to look at the steps and slogans as my coat of mailhave a great day
Good morning MIP! And thank you for your service, Betty!
A good reading for me today, as I am trying to look at my part in a difficult situation. Seems I am optimistic that things will be different and better, despite plenty of evidence to the contrary. I think I want to believe something so much, and I act as though it is the truth, even when it sometimes is not. I think I'm acting as though intent and action are the same thing, even though they are not. What to do about it is a different matter entirely, but I became aware, I am working on acceptance, and once I accept, I can work on an action plan. One of my favorite slogans, and a very good topic for me today.
I hope you make today a great day!
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Skorpi
If you are depressed, you are living in the past. If you are anxious, you are living in the future. If you are at peace, you are living in the present. - Lao Tzu
Each morning I pray that God will remove my character defects. I know I have them, and no longer want them. I also ask HP to help me with my A. In the past I have been too critical, and at times tried to force solutions. I am not proud of these behaviors and they are not helpful in any way.
Self-respect as a coat of mail that protects us -- wow, I love that, and have found it to be true. And the idea of Step 4 as finding out what we do that causes us pain. This program can be so gentle and healing. Thank you, Betty, and all who have shared.
Good morning MIP! Happy Tuesday to all and thank you Betty for your service and the daily. Thanks to all for your shares and ESH. For me, pointing at me for the cause of my emotional/spiritual state of being still takes practice, practice and more practice! I am better than before, so in the world of recovery, successful and a 'miracle in progress' since all we strive for is progress!
Self-inventory and self-assessment is truly a lovely tool....I certainly did not feel that way when I first looked at the steps....today, I am grateful to be able to assess me honestly, without judgment simply to improve with no expectations.
(((Hugs))) - make it a great day. I am off to visit my cousin who's been placed back into the hospital.
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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
have a great day