Al-Anon provides me with simple tools to make my life more manageable. But sometimes I make it complicated, by overthinking a process, a step or a slogan making them complex and confusing. I get stuck in my head and I'm unable to move forward in my recovery. This is when I have to remind myself to "keep it simple" and I go back to the basics and hand over my power. One thing that really helps me with this is meditation, giving my full attention to the present moment and quieting my ego, the voice in my head. This allows me to simplify my program. When I take the time to relax I can see more clearly that I can't rush my recovery and I can enjoy and appreciate the progress I've already made. Today I will remember to "keep it simple" and wait for HP's will to move me forward when the time is right.
SerenityRUS said
Apr 11, 2017
Hugs Bunny,
Something I realized for me was my need to have an answer RIGHT THIS SECOND .. Alanon has helped me slow down and be patient .. sometimes more will be revealed, it has given me permission not to have an answer today. I still have a knee jerk reaction to respond immediately to something I think needs to be done TODAY .. now I can pause, pray and proceed before rushing any decisions. If it's not life threatening .. it can wait.
Hugs S :)
Iamhere said
Apr 11, 2017
Great shares and reminders for me. When my ego gets in my way, I overthink everything.....keeping it simple is only possible for me when I remain humble and let God direct me. (((Hugs))) ... so nice to know I am not alone!
hotrod said
Apr 11, 2017
Hi, Bunny great awareness and honesty Thanks for sharing
Stan1 said
Apr 11, 2017
Thank you Bunny and those before me for ESH. I too have a knack of still getting in my own way. The hardest part is often to stop and Think before saying or doing anything. Keep It Simple is a wonderful practice when I'm feeling impatient or impulsive. Sometimes writing my thoughts in a journal helps bring things into perspective.
Al-Anon provides me with simple tools to make my life more manageable. But sometimes I make it complicated, by overthinking a process, a step or a slogan making them complex and confusing. I get stuck in my head and I'm unable to move forward in my recovery. This is when I have to remind myself to "keep it simple" and I go back to the basics and hand over my power. One thing that really helps me with this is meditation, giving my full attention to the present moment and quieting my ego, the voice in my head. This allows me to simplify my program. When I take the time to relax I can see more clearly that I can't rush my recovery and I can enjoy and appreciate the progress I've already made. Today I will remember to "keep it simple" and wait for HP's will to move me forward when the time is right.
Something I realized for me was my need to have an answer RIGHT THIS SECOND .. Alanon has helped me slow down and be patient .. sometimes more will be revealed, it has given me permission not to have an answer today. I still have a knee jerk reaction to respond immediately to something I think needs to be done TODAY .. now I can pause, pray and proceed before rushing any decisions. If it's not life threatening .. it can wait.
Hugs S :)