Today's reading reminded me that as time passes, in Al-Anon, that my life experiences have not changed
but that my faith and trust have grown stronger.I have learned that my HP has my back and that as this
reading states, I am never really given anything that I cannot handle because I know that my fears are
not insurmountable and there are lessons to be learned from everything that happens to me.
Todays reminder: "Each day is an opportunity to build a supply of positive spiritual experiences."
"Today I will take note of what happens when I trust my Higher Power."
Todays Quote: "By far the best proof is experience. ~ Francis Bacon
Have you all found that your faith & trust are stronger since joining Al-Anon?
{{HUGS}} to everyone!! A bit short and sweet today , TGIF everyone!!
Lyne said
Jun 2, 2023
Thanks Debbie for your service. Just about everything for me has changed for the better after my years in program. I'm a happier person, can see blessings instead of dwelling on the past and future, and my relationship with my HP has gone deeper. One area that is not so great is my trust in other people. There are people I trust, but life with my active alcoholic spouse is a constant string of lies and sneaking. That doesn't help as that hasn't changed. I have some very life long close friends which I am so grateful for. But to let a new person in just takes me a long time. I need to see that they are consistent in their behavior so I know what's real. One of my newer friends is a person from my F2F group, about 10 years now. We text every morning, start our day with a touch of alanon, and I do trust her to have my back as I have her's. ODAT.
Enigmatic said
Jun 6, 2023
Thanks for your service Deb, and both for your ESH on an interesting topic.
Faith and trust, hmmm....I would say that when I found Alanon I was not a person of any type of faith, and never really thought of trust at a personal level.
Ultimately, I did not see the world or anyone in it through a spiritual lens. I judged by the rigid, narrow set of standards I deemed appropriate for others.
I would say my tolerance and understanding of humanity has grown immensely with the program, commensurate with better appreciation of my own limitations...I am just another child of god, as are they, all flawed but trying our best. No one wants a terrible life for themselves, some of us just don't know how to make a good one without guidance.
I would say yes, today I do have faith that a set of principles and suggestions WILL bring serenity and improve my relationship with those around me, that I can feel peace regardless of what others choose to do or say, and that by changing my perspective I can change my world.
Today's reading reminded me that as time passes, in Al-Anon, that my life experiences have not changed
but that my faith and trust have grown stronger. I have learned that my HP has my back and that as this
reading states, I am never really given anything that I cannot handle because I know that my fears are
not insurmountable and there are lessons to be learned from everything that happens to me.
Todays reminder: "Each day is an opportunity to build a supply of positive spiritual experiences."
"Today I will take note of what happens when I trust my Higher Power."
Todays Quote: "By far the best proof is experience. ~ Francis Bacon
Have you all found that your faith & trust are stronger since joining Al-Anon?
{{HUGS}} to everyone!! A bit short and sweet today
, TGIF everyone!!
Faith and trust, hmmm....I would say that when I found Alanon I was not a person of any type of faith, and never really thought of trust at a personal level.
Ultimately, I did not see the world or anyone in it through a spiritual lens. I judged by the rigid, narrow set of standards I deemed appropriate for others.
I would say my tolerance and understanding of humanity has grown immensely with the program, commensurate with better appreciation of my own limitations...I am just another child of god, as are they, all flawed but trying our best. No one wants a terrible life for themselves, some of us just don't know how to make a good one without guidance.
I would say yes, today I do have faith that a set of principles and suggestions WILL bring serenity and improve my relationship with those around me, that I can feel peace regardless of what others choose to do or say, and that by changing my perspective I can change my world.
For that, I am extremely grateful