When my heart and mind were filled with discouragement, there was no room for concern for others. Daily I tormented myself, thinking in circles, deciding first on one desperate measure, then another.

There was no air, no breathing space, between me and my problem; we were entangled and confused.  I could see nothing straight and clear, nothing was revealved in its true colors, only the flaming red of

constant hysteria and apprehension.  To have found a way out of this kind of thinking is a miracle in itself; I found that in Al-anon. My own problems were brought into focus by relating them to those of others.

I found I could give some thought and compassion to them, and then I began to have peace of mind.

Today's Reminder

It is the sharing of experience and hope that makes our Al-anon contacts so important to us.  Every time we read something about how Al-anon works, every time we attend a meeting or talk with a fellow

member by telephone, we grow in serenity and strength.

" Let me accept all the rich confort available to me in this way of life, for I know it can help me in all life's trials"

ODAAT 

March 8  pg:  68