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.
"One of the best ways I know to get in touch with myself," a woman explained, "is to write my thoughts and feelings. When I express my reactions to the happenings of life - in the privacy of a journal - I can more easily sort out and work through my positive and negative feelings. A journal is a great tool for self-knowledge. And I don't have to be a great writer' to have it work. All I have to have is an earnest desire to know myself.
"You know, I've often surprised myself with my own insight and common-sense solutions to seemingly hopeless situations. And all I did was take time to clarify my thoughts by writing them down. It's wonderful to discover my deepest feelings and values. It's even greater to share my thoughts after they're clear in my own mind. Not only do I benefit from journal writing, my loved ones do too."
TODAY -
I will take time to get to know myself by putting my thoughts and feelings on paper. Clarifying my attitudes and reactions will help me share my concerns with others more calmly and serenely. I will also get a better perspective of myself and my experiences.
-Liane Cordes
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The prayer isn't for Higher Power to change our lives, but rather to change us.
I love to journal. I make gratitude lists alot and have a spiritual book full of "coincidences" and quotes from you guys on this board and people in meetings. or anyone I meet along the way with insight.
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Michelle!
No one can take away your peace of mind unless you let them.
Wonderful post!!! Obtaining clarity on my inner most thoughts and feelings was a very powerful recovery tool A sponsee, who now journals each day ,reflected on the benefit of this simple tool. She stated that "reaching her inner voice and inner feelings was a "Mission Impossible" . She had built land mines and traps all around the perimeter inner walls to prevent even herself from entering.
Alanon tools brought down those walls by asking her to journal each day and reflect on her daily experience
Thanks for sharing the journey. You always give me food for reflection.
