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.
The ODAT reading for April 24 speaks about entering the rooms of Al-Anon and discovering a bright new world. The reading suggests that this bright new world can be developed by picking up the Al-Anon tools such as a sponsor,. meetings, the steps and letting go of our old negative tools such as fear, bitterness and resentment. The reading goes on to say that we must guard against judging others by our standards and work toward living up to the standards ourselves. It is possible to develop a new view of the world by entering the program, and picking up the tools. By learning to examine our motives and honestly admitting that we are wrong we will shed many negative defects and our recovery. will grow.
The final word on the subject is that In order to be able to change our attitudes we need to be honest about ourselves
The quote is from Marcus Aurelius; "because a thing seems difficult for you, do not think it is impossible for any one to accomplish but whatever is possible for another believe too that you are capable of it .
Powerful reading and validation of this program. I can truly say that I have shed my negative attitudes and have embraced a much more positive outlook. Thank you alanon
Good morning MIP! Betty, thank you for your service.
Learning to look honestly at my character defects allowed me to release them and make room for more positivity in my life.
One thing I learned and am still learning is that honestly looking at my character defects means not over-rating my impact on situations, and not mistaking all problems, issues, or defects as mine. Today, I am better able to own what is mine, and let others own what is theirs. I'm thankful for this journey
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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
Good morning MIP and thank you for the ESH and shares above me. Thank you Betty for the daily and your service.
I arrived angry that I had to work on me.....I truly believe the world around me needed to change and I was just fine as is. Clearly, I had a huge amount of distorted thinking and by the grace of God and of others who arrived before me, I've come to 'see' I am far from perfect. What's even better about this? I am not disappointed - I am grateful.
Allowing myself to just be - present, human, imperfect, open - has given me room to grow, change and bloom. I would not be who I am if it weren't for Al-Anon. I am glad that even when life is challenging, I can find miracles all around me by looking for them.
Happy Tuesday all - the sun is shining again and it's another lovely spring day....my allergies are acting up - spring has arrived! Make it a lovely day!
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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
Hi Jerry it is always good to see your posts as they truly reflect your LIGHT. Glad you are here and sharing the journey 