Offering Service: The reading for today discusses the benefits of accepting service. It can include having contact with newcomers, setting out literature, making coffee, and chairing a meeting. The writer says it helps her see how far she's come in program . Fellowship and a new way of life allow her to see that she is no longer alone, and enables her to not get tangled up in unimportant matters.
Today's Reminder: The Alanon program was there for me when I needed it. I will do what I can to ensure that it continues to thrive. I know that any service I offer will strengthen my own recovery.
Quote from In All Our Affairs: God did for me what I couldn't do for myself. He got me involved in service work....It saved my life, my family, my sanity.
I must be a creature of habit! I do enjoy chairing meetings, but I fell into cleaning up at the end of the meeting. We all fall into our own groove and it keeps our meeting running smoothly and efficiently . I also appreciate the efforts of others who attend district meetings, become the treasurer, type up phone numbers, report on business matters, etc. Have a wonderful day, Lyne
hotrod said
Oct 1, 2017
Hello Lyne Great Topic I too have found that giving service is extremely beneficial to my recovery. It does not matter if i m literature person, treasurer or chair person it appears that any service position makes me available to new comers who feel safe reaching out to a program representative. I grow the more that I am able to give.
Thanks for your service
Skorpi said
Oct 2, 2017
Thanks for this topic, Lyne!
I have always been involved in service or volunteer work, and I find it very fulfilling. However, I discovered a major character flaw - I tend to take over or take control, or think that I have a better way, a more efficient way, of doing things. This realization lead me to stop taking service roles on myself, and to wait to be asked. I was still fighting the urge to take control even then. So, I stepped back further, and would arrive to meetings late so I would not be asked to lead.
An imperfect attempt at dealing with a character flaw, for sure. With more work in the program, I feel ready to step up and help a bit more, in my Al-Anon meetings and outside of them. I am sure the process will be bumpy, but I know it is fulfilling and worthwhile. And I feel ready to take on my character defect of dominance now.
I hope you have a wonderful day!
Iamhere said
Oct 2, 2017
Good morning all - thank you for your shares and ESH. Thank you Lyne for your service and the daily. I know that each time a new member appears, it is so helpful for me to recall where I started and where I am now. It has been shared that the newest members help keep us all focused on growth, change, healing and recovery and I have found this true in my journey.
I know that service keeps me saner than not being of service. I have no concern doing what's needed for the meeting, the room, etc. It's just second nature to me and has been. I am and will be forever grateful for those who were there when I arrived and do believe in the passing along to others in any way, shape or form I can.
For me, recovery works so much better if I can put me first yet be of service to others. Al-Anon has given me a healthier view of what service is and is not, and as with all principles, it does work when we work it.
It is a somber Monday for my mind....sending prayers to all affected by the events of last evening in Vegas. My heart hurts...
Offering Service: The reading for today discusses the benefits of accepting service. It can include having contact with newcomers, setting out literature, making coffee, and chairing a meeting. The writer says it helps her see how far she's come in program . Fellowship and a new way of life allow her to see that she is no longer alone, and enables her to not get tangled up in unimportant matters.
Today's Reminder: The Alanon program was there for me when I needed it. I will do what I can to ensure that it continues to thrive. I know that any service I offer will strengthen my own recovery.
Quote from In All Our Affairs: God did for me what I couldn't do for myself. He got me involved in service work....It saved my life, my family, my sanity.
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I must be a creature of habit! I do enjoy chairing meetings, but I fell into cleaning up at the end of the meeting. We all fall into our own groove and it keeps our meeting running smoothly and efficiently . I also appreciate the efforts of others who attend district meetings, become the treasurer, type up phone numbers, report on business matters, etc. Have a wonderful day, Lyne
Thanks for your service
I have always been involved in service or volunteer work, and I find it very fulfilling. However, I discovered a major character flaw - I tend to take over or take control, or think that I have a better way, a more efficient way, of doing things. This realization lead me to stop taking service roles on myself, and to wait to be asked. I was still fighting the urge to take control even then. So, I stepped back further, and would arrive to meetings late so I would not be asked to lead.
An imperfect attempt at dealing with a character flaw, for sure. With more work in the program, I feel ready to step up and help a bit more, in my Al-Anon meetings and outside of them. I am sure the process will be bumpy, but I know it is fulfilling and worthwhile. And I feel ready to take on my character defect of dominance now.
I hope you have a wonderful day!
I know that service keeps me saner than not being of service. I have no concern doing what's needed for the meeting, the room, etc. It's just second nature to me and has been. I am and will be forever grateful for those who were there when I arrived and do believe in the passing along to others in any way, shape or form I can.
For me, recovery works so much better if I can put me first yet be of service to others. Al-Anon has given me a healthier view of what service is and is not, and as with all principles, it does work when we work it.
It is a somber Monday for my mind....sending prayers to all affected by the events of last evening in Vegas. My heart hurts...