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.
It is very comforting to me to not worry about what I am going to do in a month. Or next year. Even next week. I am looking forward only to things that make me smile and happy, my kids High School sports games, my alanon f2f meetings, the trainer that kicks my butt on Sunday mornings at the park.. running in the morning..not trying to act like I dont have serious issues believe me, but one day at a time is a lifesaver to me. What do you do to keep yourself positive and in a good place?
For me I read posts like yours and work at practicing what you do. Mind set, focus on the outcome and follow thru...practice. If you can do it; I can do it. (((((hugs)))))
I read my Alanon material. Coming here every day and reading all your shares helps me to keep right.
I meditate(chant) once a day, suppose to do it twice, but I cant always do that. I stay close with my family, I have a close knit Italian family. Lots of Italian dinners and getting together. Have one coming up on Labor day.
I have a wonderful daughter(took many years to build back that relationship, since she was taken from me when she was 6 by her Father and reunited many years after) we do lunch a lot, we practice meditation together.
I try to stay in appreciation for all the good things I have. Even my Mother who an be trying, she will be 85 in Oct. I appreciate that we still have her here with us. Another chance for another get together and a great Italian meal.
I swear if more families sat down at the table and discussed how happy you are to be together, this would affect the core of our life. You would always have a point to return too, no matter what else is going on in your life. It doesnt have to be your immediate family either, you can create one.
Last it is our attitudes, waking up and saying, this is a new day, I can create something good today, even if its smiling a little bit more.
Luv, Bettina and thank you for sharing your wonderful post.
I am still learning about this. It is so very hard for me to not worry. Today I have spent the day working on photography.... I have found a wonderful book called The Language of Letting Go by Melody Beattie and my courage to change book is helpful too...
