Telling what it's like to work on recovering from the effects of alcoholism through Al-Anon
Sunday, July 26, 2009
Heard in a Meeting
All we ask is that you completely change your attitude as soon as possible.
I have held many things in my hands, and I have lost them all; but whatever I have placed in God's hands, that I still possess.
The Cliff Notes version of Al-Anon is "Get a Life".
It's okay to feel anger and self-pity as long as I don't "wallow in my tissues".
Al-Anon isn't just for crisis mode. It's for the good times too.
Without memory, there is no healing. Without forgiveness, there is no future.
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nice :)
ReplyDeletethanks for sharing!
liked the healing/future one..
Those will have to do - just for today.
ReplyDeleteLove it.
ReplyDeleteThe first one may just be my favorite ... but I'm not sure because I like them all! :)
ReplyDeleteIf you don't believe in a power greater than yourself, then you are the highest power in the universe. If you can't stay sober, who will help you? ~G. H.
ReplyDeleteLove this post Syd. I think attitude is the key, I think attitude says allot about ones self-esteem, self-acceptance and self-affirmation
ReplyDeleteGREAT POST
Not one of this post falls to waste or on deaf ears. Nicely put.
ReplyDeleteHave a great day on the boat :)
ReplyDeleteI loved the "wallerin'" one!
ReplyDeleteNamaste
I don't know what I'd do if my program only worked during crises either.
ReplyDeletelove the pic....and I do.
Great post! I loved your words and the picture too. This was a great way to start the week.
ReplyDeleteYour first sentence reminds me of one of my favorites pieces of advice that I learned in AA:
ReplyDelete"It's easy to stay sober, just don't drink, go to meetings and change your whole damn life."
Short!
ReplyDeleteSweet!
Succinct!
To the point!
Perfect!
I adore the don't "Wallow in my tissues". I've never heard that before. Great stuff!
Love these Syd,
PG
Not sure what "wallow in my tissues means"
ReplyDelete...like, brain tissue? stomach tissue? ...
... oh, yeah.
Blessings and aloha...
quoted the "Cliffs Notes" ones today to several AlAnons...they LOVED it! So do I!
ReplyDeleteI love it when you share these!
ReplyDeleteYour message is clear, Syd, and I agree with it ALL.
ReplyDeletethese are good ones, especially the last one.
ReplyDeleteLove that last line.
ReplyDeleteThe Clif notes version rings oh-so true!
ReplyDelete"Without memory, there is no healing. Without forgiveness, there is no future."
ReplyDeleteI took me a long time to understand this one. It holds true in every aspect of our lives.(Hugs)Indigo