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.
I have hope for a good afternoon and evening with my abf. I have hope that this weekend will go smoothly with him. I have hope that his HP will work in his life through my changes. I have hope that I will get myself to Alanon tonight while he goes to AA in the same building.... I have hope that I will make it through the tough times while I get on my feet in my new place. Hope does not equal expectations... ok. I think I am getting it.... I am trying anyway. :)
This is just what I needed to hear. I keep beating myself up for 'hoping' so much! But you're right - it's not the same as expectations. I can't set too much store in things, but I can have hope and pray for my HP's guidance.
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"I am no longer a victim, full of self-pity and bent on control of every aspect of my life. I can even allow joy and laughter to be a part of a difficult experience." (Courage to Change)
I'm trying to learn to hope, without expectations. I've experienced a little lately. My therapist talks about hope alot, and last night it sank in that I can hope based on my abilities to make changes in my life. I can't control other things but I can surely control myself ie. make good choices, be healthy by taking care of myself etc. This gives me hope that SOMETHING can change.
