Courage to Change June 30 - Al-Anon Family Group

Skorpi · ~*Service Worker*~

Courage to Change June 30

Maresie888 · ~*Service Worker*~

Dear Skorpi
As an essential worker I am in a constant state of prayer . I am also living in Covid times. Covid times being complete chaos.
This week I took action to take my dog to the vet for a routine appointment .
The vet will not allow anyone in the office. I had to wait outside. Then the vet assistant comes out and takes down the information like I am at a drive in. Then later much later (they were running late) they come out to get my dog. My dog is a big boy. He also doesn't like the vet. He knew when we got to the parking lot he was going to the vet

I have my dog on a short leash. They come out with these rope like leashes which are not suitable for the dog

Then I cannot even talk to the vet in person. He had to call me on the phone. I cannot even make the payment in person it all had to be like waitress service

Then since this is routine the appointment does not take too long. My dog comes flying out the door and jumps in the car.
The assistant who.is only about 90 lbs came running after him
She was practically levitating. He jumped in the car with the cats leash on him so we had to untangle that one .

I had no idea I would have to encounter this scenario.
However this is the norm with Covid. We are still in this hybrid world where masks are required.
Social distancing is still in place and it is chaotic and problematic to do everything

So everyday I most certainly pray a lot finding away to get through the day.
Every day in Covid is a great challenge and everyday I survive

PosiesandPuppies · ~*Service Worker*~

Thank you Skorpi for your service. I feel you are so lucky to be in the North Woods!!

I have always loved the quote: "God meets me where I am... If I am just willing, he will come to me." Except I would say "HP." No matter, just my personal preference. The point for me, is that Faith comes to me. I do not have to be in a certain lofty space, at a certain time of the week. I do not have to say certain words even!! Those are man's constraints. An open heart will always be ready, no matter where it resides!

Happy Hump Day!
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Daffodils · Senior Member

Good Day All. Thank you Skorpi for your service/ESH and above shares. Today, "...everything I do, I try to do prayerfully, fully present with an open heart..." speaks to me. Since applying Al-Anon tools, I've been transformed. My fears have diminished, my critical spirit has shifted towards a judgment free zone and I am more than willing to " let go of old ideas". Each day, I begin and end with prayer. I murmur a prayer of thanks or help as I go about my business. I am amazed at how I am able to face most days filled with joy when not too long ago it was pure dread. Thank you MIP. I pray all are safe and am grateful for shared wisdom.

mamalioness · ~*Service Worker*~

Thanks Skorpi for your service.......you said "it is the spirit of prayer rather than its form that matters."

I SO agree...my prayers might be an affirmation, claiming my good, even tho it hasn't arrived yet, claiming and giving thanks, speaking the word in gratitude, blessing my loved ones, giving thanks for all the people who care about me...affirming the truth, not the lies I was programmed into believing about myself and what "he thought" I deserved...Casting any negative burdens onto my HP within me to be disolved and tossed away....I "chat" with my HP as well...totally many ways to communicate with my HP and I use a bunch of them..it matters not the place, the hour , I can connect anytime I can get into the silence, tune out distractions and have a "one on one" with my HP

thanks for this great post

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