tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904990175885851041.post5350863546465884437..comments2024-02-05T11:32:25.407-05:00Comments on I'm just F.I.N.E.-- Recovery in Al-Anon: I don't want to be all things to all peopleUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904990175885851041.post-28419064863769029892010-08-31T16:03:46.647-04:002010-08-31T16:03:46.647-04:00I knew you would begin to accept retirement and ev...I knew you would begin to accept retirement and even really like it and here you are. I am so glad for you.CiCihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08615265608675467505noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904990175885851041.post-46344383030847641622010-08-31T10:41:54.166-04:002010-08-31T10:41:54.166-04:00This is right on point with what our marraige coun...This is right on point with what our marraige counselor suggested to us. Focus on our own issues and programs, and try not to let the other person get us upset. Easier said than done lol But it's working!<br /><br />Thanks Syd.Scott M. Freyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11588618061480681504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904990175885851041.post-56601109111664813812010-08-31T08:51:09.161-04:002010-08-31T08:51:09.161-04:00Once again you've written beautifully about a ...Once again you've written beautifully about a tough subject. It is so freeing to stop being a people pleaser and I also learned that I was doing all their bidding to get the spotlight off me.Ginniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12749133391349265563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904990175885851041.post-64165549113149136912010-08-31T05:45:30.441-04:002010-08-31T05:45:30.441-04:00Claiming one's own space is so important.Claiming one's own space is so important.Mary LAhttp://louisey.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904990175885851041.post-26054437030992375442010-08-31T04:17:28.065-04:002010-08-31T04:17:28.065-04:00In most cases when someone has expectations that r...In most cases when someone has expectations that require you to give, then it is because you have already given so much that they are now trained to expect that you will always give them what they ask for. and when you refuse their demand they know that a little bit of drama will get you to relent. <br /><br />For your serenity learn that two letter word N Othe walking manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10058913927297370740noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904990175885851041.post-24389476173983751362010-08-30T22:56:17.583-04:002010-08-30T22:56:17.583-04:00"..what I do now, I do because it feels right..."..what I do now, I do because it feels right."<br />Isn't that a great change from doing what we do because our emotions or fears drove us to it?TAAAFhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03607602088454891329noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904990175885851041.post-64518393584795511902010-08-30T20:27:38.013-04:002010-08-30T20:27:38.013-04:00Hell yes! (Sorry. That was a bit rude but heartfel...Hell yes! (Sorry. That was a bit rude but heartfelt.)Ms. Moonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09776404747858099919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904990175885851041.post-83885320024074447042010-08-30T20:11:10.912-04:002010-08-30T20:11:10.912-04:00This is something I'm trying to learn now.
I ...This is something I'm trying to learn now. <br />I hope your days and your journey are blessed.<br /><br />-SandraSandranoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904990175885851041.post-57425640068992427792010-08-30T16:31:36.984-04:002010-08-30T16:31:36.984-04:00So true Syd. We have to love and nurture ourselve...So true Syd. We have to love and nurture ourselves primarily. Our own happiness is very important..... and happiness is contagious. :)Lesleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05908084484202064053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904990175885851041.post-12067898507351468152010-08-30T14:54:45.712-04:002010-08-30T14:54:45.712-04:00Realizing and having the ability to take care of o...Realizing and having the ability to take care of oneself is an amazing gift....nice post!drybottomgirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10702877045042502693noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904990175885851041.post-13107691064758434352010-08-30T14:28:42.874-04:002010-08-30T14:28:42.874-04:00very glad you do not buckle under peer pressure an...very glad you do not buckle under peer pressure and instead do what makes sense to you. trying to please everyone is doomed as someone always objects anyway !An Irish Friend of Billhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15781376087404079818noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904990175885851041.post-53444478379982515032010-08-30T12:42:26.257-04:002010-08-30T12:42:26.257-04:00that is a very freeing way to look at life...that is a very freeing way to look at life...Brian Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00722940075884718007noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904990175885851041.post-71708514278710332552010-08-30T12:36:59.794-04:002010-08-30T12:36:59.794-04:00My recovery comes first and all else follows. This...My recovery comes first and all else follows. This is important for me to remember on a daily basis. Some days I forget and put friends, work and family above my spiritual needs. What happens next is no mystery resentments, loneliness and a host of others come back and set their place at my dinner table. Yep that's about how it all unfolds at my place.Di-Githttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10770400058372063740noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904990175885851041.post-2110505756855503212010-08-30T12:22:12.018-04:002010-08-30T12:22:12.018-04:00This is a great lesson that I learn in Al-Anon, to...This is a great lesson that I learn in Al-Anon, too. I find it is hardest to practice with my kids who demand so much from their parents. My sponsor has to constantly remind me that I am the parent, not them. Fear and guilt convince me to let them run the show/call the shots. It's a hard balance to maintain, but doable with my Higher Power's help.mariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01700941649031924777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904990175885851041.post-74668188513516789282010-08-30T12:15:32.842-04:002010-08-30T12:15:32.842-04:00Syd,
That was truly a wonderful post and I only p...Syd,<br /><br />That was truly a wonderful post and I only pray that we all can find our path to peace and serenity.<br /><br />Blessings,<br /><br />VJVJhttp://www.addictionprofiler.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904990175885851041.post-35554832253428525282010-08-30T12:01:10.282-04:002010-08-30T12:01:10.282-04:00I love the ability to stay busy in retirement.I love the ability to stay busy in retirement.dAAvehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10378341182741173178noreply@blogger.com