Todays reading is about our slogan Let It Begin With Me. The writer interprets it as the message of al-anon we may carry to others in need, and that if asked we might share our experience in the program but that does not include an expectation of a response or how it may be received. When I first came to al-anon and began to feel the difference in my life I was ready to bring every member of my family in... certain this is exactly what all of them needed! It took me a few beats to realize that minding other peoples business is a lot different than offering my own experience IF asked about it!
When I think about this slogan I think of the it as any change I feel I need in my life. I dont need to look for other people or circumstances to make a change for me-with the strength of my HP, I can let it begin with me.
I hope everyone enjoys a peaceful Sunday :)
Mary
hotrod said
Feb 25, 2018
Great reminder Mary I know when I entered program i wanted "IT' to begin with everyone else as I believed that I was "PERFECT" and that everyone else was at fault. Working the Steps with a sponsor, and learning to keep the focus on myself I soon discovered ow wrong I was. . Seeing how I hurt myself in many interactions helped me to" let it begin with me" and stop pointing fingers at others. I certainly have enough work to do on myself. :)
Have a lovely Sunday and thank you for your service.
Iamhere said
Feb 25, 2018
Thank you Mary for the daily and your service. Thank you for both for your shares and ESH. I too wanted it to begin with 'them' vs. 'me'. I too felt I was not the fault or even part of the problem. It took some time using the program as designed to see my part, own my part and want to change to a better version of me.
I am better able to respond vs. react which lines up well with 'Let it Begin with Me'. I am also able to be of service to others with no expectations. I am grateful that the program gave me back myself and my power and I can build me up vs. relying on others to do so. Happy Sunday all - make it a great day!
DavidG said
Feb 25, 2018
Early on I felt that "Let it begin with me" meant taking the 12th Step message of hope out to other people.
It is that too. Having got to Step 12- 4 or 5 times- each time i seem to have a bit more wisdom (!!!)
I felt that i could demonstrate the fruits of recovery- and be a beacon of hope. I think this worked a lot better. Attraction rather than promotion.
But this too seemed very passive aggressive. I cannot be sure where I sit now... I am able to live in the present moment- something that was
impossible at the beginning.... I can be spontaneous, without being impulsive. [Well at least I think so!]
Am I the person who has done the work, and has learned to let go?
Being at meetings, and being here gives me a balance and confidence to live life as it was meant to be.
Good morning everyone-
Todays reading is about our slogan Let It Begin With Me. The writer interprets it as the message of al-anon we may carry to others in need, and that if asked we might share our experience in the program but that does not include an expectation of a response or how it may be received. When I first came to al-anon and began to feel the difference in my life I was ready to bring every member of my family in... certain this is exactly what all of them needed! It took me a few beats to realize that minding other peoples business is a lot different than offering my own experience IF asked about it!
When I think about this slogan I think of the it as any change I feel I need in my life. I dont need to look for other people or circumstances to make a change for me-with the strength of my HP, I can let it begin with me.
I hope everyone enjoys a peaceful Sunday :)
Mary
Have a lovely Sunday and thank you for your service.
I am better able to respond vs. react which lines up well with 'Let it Begin with Me'. I am also able to be of service to others with no expectations. I am grateful that the program gave me back myself and my power and I can build me up vs. relying on others to do so. Happy Sunday all - make it a great day!
Early on I felt that "Let it begin with me" meant taking the 12th Step message of hope out to other people.
It is that too. Having got to Step 12- 4 or 5 times- each time i seem to have a bit more wisdom (!!!)
I felt that i could demonstrate the fruits of recovery- and be a beacon of hope. I think this worked a lot better. Attraction rather than promotion.
But this too seemed very passive aggressive. I cannot be sure where I sit now... I am able to live in the present moment- something that was
impossible at the beginning.... I can be spontaneous, without being impulsive. [Well at least I think so!]
Am I the person who has done the work, and has learned to let go?
Being at meetings, and being here gives me a balance and confidence to live life as it was meant to be.
Thanks Mary and Betty...