The material presented
here is not Al-Anon Conference Approved Literature. It is a method
to exchange
information, ideas, feelings, problems and solutions on a personal
level.
The reading for Jan. 1, in Courage to Change is one of my very favorites. I remember exactly where I was when I read it last year. As the program goes, it was even more meaningful to me when I read it again this year, as I could believe it more from personal experience than just trusting those that go before me.
Two phrases really stand out to me and gave/continue to give me hope about recovery and the al-anon program. I hope it is okay that I post them here.
Building trust takes time, change takes time, healing old wounds takes time; there are no immediate ready-made solutions.
We all have dark times in our lives, but the journey to better times is often what makes us happier, stronger people.
If you have it available, I encourage you to read the entire thing. It's good stuff.
Blessings,
Lou
-- Edited by Loupiness on Saturday 2nd of January 2010 10:50:21 PM
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