tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904990175885851041.post6251813999679873785..comments2024-02-05T11:32:25.407-05:00Comments on I'm just F.I.N.E.-- Recovery in Al-Anon: Fireflies and readingUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904990175885851041.post-73150416034864523162011-05-07T05:28:09.431-04:002011-05-07T05:28:09.431-04:00That was a lovely post and a beautiful quote from ...That was a lovely post and a beautiful quote from Mother Theresa. I wish the new fellow all the good that can come from Al Anon, and as you say, he has great courage.<br /><br />I am so glad that you were able to 'whip the ends of the lines'. I haven't a clue what that means but feel sure that the boat is looking very elegant;)Ellenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10917542327482001911noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904990175885851041.post-35982015467607510622011-05-05T03:33:54.751-04:002011-05-05T03:33:54.751-04:00Hi Syd, Love the fireflies!
That non-judgmental ...Hi Syd, Love the fireflies! <br /><br />That non-judgmental approach is so important.Out here in rural areas many people are illiterate through no fault of their own and this means we don't use the Big Book because there are no translations into Sotho or Xhosa dialects and even if we had a translation, people could not read it. Many people don't have cars or phones, so we can't do sponsorship between meetings. What works is fellowship in meetings and sharing from the heart, showing respect for one another's experience and encouraging one another to get sober.Mary LAhttp://louisey.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904990175885851041.post-25770914335976605252011-05-04T20:54:23.438-04:002011-05-04T20:54:23.438-04:00Sometimes I feel I'm being judged at meetings....Sometimes I feel I'm being judged at meetings. Many times I think it's just me and my insecurities - me judging myself by what I think are other people's standards. But once someone rolled their eyes after I shared. So I know it's real at times. Luckily, most people are accepting, even if I am different from the group in several respects. I need to learn more how to take what I like and leave the rest.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904990175885851041.post-73521457976870115362011-05-04T18:39:25.762-04:002011-05-04T18:39:25.762-04:00That man is right about different meeting "at...That man is right about different meeting "attitudes." The thing is to keep seeking out different ones. I truly feel anyone can find one where they are comfortable. Give it a chance!Louhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09496172669599418214noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904990175885851041.post-54074879976215207542011-05-04T16:39:35.506-04:002011-05-04T16:39:35.506-04:00That is a brave soul. Such courage. I am humbled...That is a brave soul. Such courage. I am humbled in my fear of appearing "less than" and living a lie.happygirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16554653800961247808noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904990175885851041.post-68320047299695617822011-05-04T13:54:55.680-04:002011-05-04T13:54:55.680-04:00Reading has been my escape in the bad times, and i...Reading has been my escape in the bad times, and in the good, my delight. I've taught myself how to sew, type, cook, work with stained glass, paint and garden, all with books. <br /><br />I garden organically - weeding is part of the satisfaction of working in the garden.TAAAFhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03607602088454891329noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904990175885851041.post-24166537227882347482011-05-04T11:55:41.863-04:002011-05-04T11:55:41.863-04:00I hope the new fella comes back, too, Syd.
I feel...I hope the new fella comes back, too, Syd.<br /><br />I feel the same way as you about the magic of fireflies. My Grandpa Em (from Kentucky) used to tap holes in a Mason jar lid for me, and I'd catch them, shake the jar lightly to make the light, and wonder at the beauty. I always think of Grandpa Em, who died many years ago, when I see a firefly. I miss him.<br /><br />Love to you,<br /><br />SBSarcastic Bastardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17116577711704241625noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904990175885851041.post-22863526825287608742011-05-04T11:22:47.511-04:002011-05-04T11:22:47.511-04:00I am so grateful for the ability to read.I am so grateful for the ability to read.Ms. Moonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09776404747858099919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904990175885851041.post-66844582364228204752011-05-04T09:57:22.127-04:002011-05-04T09:57:22.127-04:00Wonderful quote from Mother Teresa.
Some people i...Wonderful quote from Mother Teresa.<br /><br />Some people inside meetings and outside meetings in all walks of life do get snooty as they try to elevate themselves, but somewhere along the line they are reminded we are all in this life thing together.<br /><br />I too hope the new person to the meeting returns and participates in working his own stuff.CiCihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08615265608675467505noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904990175885851041.post-69867456633591665272011-05-04T09:14:53.000-04:002011-05-04T09:14:53.000-04:00Your right, we do take reading, and many other thi...Your right, we do take reading, and many other things, for granted. I have difficulty with retention due to illness and have been made the butt of many cruel jokes from it. But, I read anyway. After all, that is the point, to complete the task that completes us. TammyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904990175885851041.post-3931864844997316322011-05-04T09:11:17.458-04:002011-05-04T09:11:17.458-04:00There is one area near here, well off the beaten p...There is one area near here, well off the beaten path, that you can go to see the fireflies. I would like to catch one, just for a moment, so I can show my son. <br /><br />I try not to take for granted how easy reading has always been for me and how much I enjoy it. <br /><br />I think any time one person helps another person read, an angel smiles. Reading is both a creature comfort and necessity at the same time.Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17805281199840274328noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904990175885851041.post-39709472602365540112011-05-04T09:01:56.718-04:002011-05-04T09:01:56.718-04:00i can not imagine how frustrating it would be not ...i can not imagine how frustrating it would be not to be able to read...imagine the freedom he could learn if someone taught him...Brian Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00722940075884718007noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904990175885851041.post-86738152143063465612011-05-04T08:11:42.729-04:002011-05-04T08:11:42.729-04:00A nice post, Syd. We have a great disparity in my...A nice post, Syd. We have a great disparity in my area with well educated (many of them retired) people and those that can barely read. I love it when they struggle through and the rest help. I also love to hear them use the words from the "Big Book" as if it were the most natural thing in the world to use those old fashioned phrases of Bill's.<br />It's very touching.Ginniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12749133391349265563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904990175885851041.post-73483868162021285902011-05-04T08:08:40.000-04:002011-05-04T08:08:40.000-04:00Indeed, it took a huge amount of courage to admit ...Indeed, it took a huge amount of courage to admit what he did about the reading. AND to walk into a meeting. With that kind of courage and willingness, he will gain much from Alanon.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904990175885851041.post-57703849916362532982011-05-04T07:49:24.287-04:002011-05-04T07:49:24.287-04:00How drear the world would appear if it was hard to...How drear the world would appear if it was hard to read. I hope that man will get more help like you gave him Syd.the walking manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10058913927297370740noreply@blogger.com