I felt my life was on hold. I wanted change. I expected it: I even tried to make it happen. But it was not within my power to make any of the changes I wanted. I was frusterated. I am an actiontaker, so I feel better when I am busy and industrious. There is a time to act. But in alanon I learned that there is also a time to not act----- to stop and wait. As my sponsor puts it "Dont just do something,,,,, sit there"!

How often I still find myself impatient with the pace of life. But today, when things dont happen according to my schedule. I can learn to adjust to what is. I may be experiencing great change on the inside even thought I feel little evidence on the outside. I can keep in mind that waiting time doesnt have to mean wasted time, Even times of stillness have lessons to teach me.

The invitiation to live fully is offered to me each day. I can accept the pace of change today, knowing it will bring both times of active involvement and periods of quiet waiting. I will let the surprises of the day open up before me.    Easy does it, with One day at a time........................