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.
Maintenance Steps: The author talks about Steps 10, 11, & 12, being referred to as "maintenance steps." However, the author prefered to think of them as "growth steps." He/she shared about retiring and having more time for "stinking thinking," but decided to turn this around and use the time more productively, especially to practice Alanon in all aspects of life.
Today's Reminder: With the help of the Steps, I need never be stuck again.
Chinese Proverb: Be not afraid of growing slowly, be afraid only of standing still.
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I readily identify with this page because I have recently retired. And one of my goals is to be more involved with Alanon. I can do this in many ways, including doing service and attending more meetings. I only see positive outcomes by giving myself more interaction with Alanon. So why not? Have a wonderful day, Lyne
Great reminder Lyne For me Step 10 , 11 and 12 were inspiring steps in which I reviewed my actions each day, identified negative tools i was still using and worked at making immediate amends. I then could practice praying for HP's will with the knowledge that i will be given the power to carry it out and then finally I get to call on my" spiritual awakening" and continue to practice these principles each day. For me providing service in alanon is a great way to increase my recovery.
Thanks for your service,and have a great day .
Thanks Lyne for your service and the daily. Thanks to all for your ESH. All I know is my days and my life seem much more serene when I align with recovery!! For that, I am grateful!
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Practice the PAUSE...Pause before judging. Pause before assuming. Pause before accusing. Pause whenever you are about to react harshly and you will avoid doing and saying things you will later regret. ~~~~ Lori Deschene
Thank you, Lyne. What a great reminder that we need not feel stuck or trapped, and that positive change is possible.
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Skorpi
If you are depressed, you are living in the past. If you are anxious, you are living in the future. If you are at peace, you are living in the present. - Lao Tzu
Lyne, thank you for sharing this. I can't help but wonder, are we twins? I also recently retired and have decided to spend more time in Al-Anon service, as well as other causes that are important to me.
I have worried that I might get over-committed and not be able or willing to do everything I've said I would do, that it would become a source of stress. But I know that Al-Anon folks understand it is all one day at a time, and now I have the tools to re-assess and make a change in a positive manner if that becomes necessary. I am never trapped; I always have a choice.
-- Edited by Freetime on Monday 7th of August 2017 10:50:00 AM
