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.
Writing is a tool in alanon too me as well as slogans,concepts,steps,traditions.
Pen in Hand has always bin my interset.
When I worked my steps with my sponcer she suggested to write things and I was please for the suggestion, for it was something I had liked to do.
I joural often,as well as I am a Big lists person.
Yes my everyday list are what to get at the store,cleaning,erran and so forth.
I learned to list things to help me in Alanon.My devoted sponcer MaryLee would meet with me and yes I had my list at hand and it helped to dicuss things at hand for me.
She new my interst and worked with me using lists.
She gave me what I and her would joke about as homework.For I never finished school and life leasons were the assignments.
I listed all the slogans I could find.Once i did she would ask me to try to apply them in my thoughts and mind and deeds.There were all quick and easy to remeber.
the first few steps were to trust God and acceptance.(1 2 3) My list started to write things that may have up set me but that I could not change (like the 3 C's)
once I was aware of what I could not change,I turned them over to my HP I choice to call God.
Prority list (slogan First things First) I relised I could use even slogans in my journy thru the steps.invatoriy list(step 4) of my assets and my defects(steps 4 5 6 ) List all things I would like to change in self
Graditude list....(steps 4 5 6) Amends list(steps 7 8 9) remebering to put me on top of my list
everyday list ( step 10)
I even have a prayer list (steps 11 12)
I once thought bad of myself not finishing school did not know how to read or write.I taught myself to read,I felt no schooling was my biggest defect,and today it is my asset for I am writing a book and yes I do need it edited for spelling.I went back to school with Marylee and home group members support .I did not get finished with high school but I did do some,I went to a Adult school with young adults me oldest in class.I had one son That graduated from the school I too attended.School is one thing still on my list.I call my goal list.I hope my post helps someone,sharing my ESH for it was a big step to do this for me,love in recovery Sharon/angel
So cool, Congrats for sure. Iwent back to get ged when I was 35 and some more later. As soon as I get situated I plan to go again. I'll ba ancient b4 I finish. Keep up the good work. ((((((((angel123)))))))))
Love And Peace And All.............................
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I tell myself when times are rough, "this to shall pass!!!" Ask HP for guidance, if the door is open, and I know how to look, I will become aware! I also visit http://www.inspiringthots.net/ . Blessings , Your sister in Recovery
Thanks for sharing about writing and journaling. I journal too. Over the years I noticed that my journaling was negative and dark and of course I obsessed about my AH. I started drawing with colored pencils and pasting pictures in my journal along with my writing. Now when I look at even though there is serious content, it looks happy and not so dark. I am a lists person too. It keeps my sane.
Thank you for answering my share,I would like to Say this Sponcer Marylee has died of cancer,But her gifts carry on in me.Sharing what I have learned.Love the idea with color penicels thank you.((nmike))Thank you((D5))it is nice to know someone understands.Love Sharon/angel
Keep up the good work. ((((((((angel123)))))))))