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 can be proud of the fact that I am a survivor. I have been brought through many struggles in order to be exactly where I am today. Today I know that I am more than my troubles. I am a human being with dignity. I have a wealth of experience that I can put to use by sharing it with those who are going through similar difficulties. I needn't fear the challenges of the future, because I know that today, with the guidance of my Higher Power and with the strength and knowledge I have gained from Al-Anon, I am capable of facing anything life brings me.
Though I once viewed my life as a tragedy, I now have a different perspective on those experiences. I know that I am a stronger person as a result of what I've been through.
Todays Reminder
If I so choose, I can regard everything that happens in my life as a gift from which I can learn and grow. Today I will find something positive hidden within a difficult situation and allow myself to be grateful. I may be surprised at how much a little gratitude can help.
"When it gets dark enough, you can see the stars."
I needn't fear the challenges of the future, because I know that today, with the guidance of my Higher Power and with the strength and knowledge I have gained from Al-Anon, I am capable of facing anything life brings me.
Though I once viewed my life as a tragedy, I now have a different perspective on those experiences. I know that I am a stronger person as a result of what I've been through.
Courage to Change p332
Dear Tracy
Thank you for posting this powerful quote from the Courage to Change. It is one of the Alanon Promises that I doubted at first but have found to be so very true.
I now accept that Life is difficult and has many challenges. That no matter how hard I try to avoid pain and difficulties, they are part of life . Before alanon the only tools I had in my tool box were "Control, Pretend, and Denial" and with these tools life was filled with anxiety and fear.
Today accepting the reality of life I can go forward using my alanon tools of: prayer, living one day at a time focused on myself and trusting HP. I can face life with courage, serenity and wisdom
