Category Archives: Courage To Change
Daily Reading – May 17, 2013 – Do not be anxious for tomorrow….
“When we talk of tomorrow,” says a Chinese proverb, “the gods laugh.” They laugh, I believe not because they find us ridiculous, but because they know the future is not predictable. Thus we have no choice but to live one day at
Daily Reading – May 17, 2013 – Do not be anxious for tomorrow….
“When we talk of tomorrow,” says a Chinese proverb, “the gods laugh.” They laugh, I believe not because they find us ridiculous, but because they know the future is not predictable. Thus we have no choice but to live one day at
Daily Reading – April 26, 2013 – Take what you like…
The most important words many of us hear when we first come to Al-anon are, “Take what you like, and leave rest.” Everything about our program is suggested, not required. This gives us the freedom to pick and choose. If
Daily Reading – April 26, 2013 – Take what you like…
The most important words many of us hear when we first come to Al-anon are, “Take what you like, and leave rest.” Everything about our program is suggested, not required. This gives us the freedom to pick and choose. If
Daily Reading – April 22, 2013 – Building Foundations
I was set free because my greatest fear had been realized… And so rock bottom became a solid foundation on which I rebuilt my life. J. K. Rowling ————————————————————————————————————————————————- As first, the idea of searching for defects of character, wrongs,
Daily Reading – April 22, 2013 – Building Foundations
I was set free because my greatest fear had been realized… And so rock bottom became a solid foundation on which I rebuilt my life. J. K. Rowling ————————————————————————————————————————————————- As first, the idea of searching for defects of character, wrongs,
Daily Reading – April 18, 2013 – It is what it is, regardless what name you give it…
I had spent a lot of time yearning for things I wasn’t getting from the alcoholic in my life. As part of my Al-anon recovery, I was encouraged to put those needs on paper. Courtesy, respect, attention, affection communication –
Daily Reading – April 18, 2013 – It is what it is, regardless what name you give it…
I had spent a lot of time yearning for things I wasn’t getting from the alcoholic in my life. As part of my Al-anon recovery, I was encouraged to put those needs on paper. Courtesy, respect, attention, affection communication –
Daily Reading – April 10, 2013 – Tricky business…
Having lived with alcoholism, many of us have come to think of ourselves as innocent victims of other people’s abuse. it can be shocking to discover that we too have harmed others. Listing those we have harmed (Step Eight) becomes
Daily Reading – April 10, 2013 – Tricky business…
Having lived with alcoholism, many of us have come to think of ourselves as innocent victims of other people’s abuse. it can be shocking to discover that we too have harmed others. Listing those we have harmed (Step Eight) becomes
Daily Reading – April 4, 2013 – That “Golden” time!
I used to love the stillness of early morning, but over years of living with an alcoholic, I stopped noticing it. Instead, I woke up the same way I went to sleep – frantic. Before I was out of bed
Daily Reading – April 4, 2013 – That “Golden” time!
I used to love the stillness of early morning, but over years of living with an alcoholic, I stopped noticing it. Instead, I woke up the same way I went to sleep – frantic. Before I was out of bed
Daily Reading – April 1, 2013 – The three A’s
I’ve heard acceptance mentioned at meetings as one part of the “Three A’s – Awareness, Acceptance, and Action. However, I am inclined to try to jump from awareness to action without even pausing for acceptance. My thinking goes like this:
Daily Reading – April 1, 2013 – The three A’s
I’ve heard acceptance mentioned at meetings as one part of the “Three A’s – Awareness, Acceptance, and Action. However, I am inclined to try to jump from awareness to action without even pausing for acceptance. My thinking goes like this:
Daily Reading – March 29, 2013 – Be quiet you!
It’s time I started being nicer to myself. The voices in my head that tell me I’m not good enough do not speak the truth; they merely reflect the damaged self esteem that results from living with alcoholism. When I
Daily Reading – March 29, 2013 – Be quiet you!
It’s time I started being nicer to myself. The voices in my head that tell me I’m not good enough do not speak the truth; they merely reflect the damaged self esteem that results from living with alcoholism. When I
Daily Reading – March 28th, 2013 – The Tighter The Grip…
What happens when I physically hold on tightly to something? I turn my head away. I squeeze my eyes shut. My knuckles ache as my fists clench. Finger nails bite into my palms. I exhaust myself, I hurt! On the
Daily Reading – March 28th, 2013 – The Tighter The Grip…
What happens when I physically hold on tightly to something? I turn my head away. I squeeze my eyes shut. My knuckles ache as my fists clench. Finger nails bite into my palms. I exhaust myself, I hurt! On the
Daily Reading – March 24, 2013 – Progressive Degenerative Disease…
I had a very difficult time believing that alcoholism was a disease. I was convinced that if they really wanted to, alcoholics could stop drinking. After all, I quit smoking. Wasn’t it the same thing? The one day an Al-Anon
Daily Reading – March 24, 2013 – Progressive Degenerative Disease…
I had a very difficult time believing that alcoholism was a disease. I was convinced that if they really wanted to, alcoholics could stop drinking. After all, I quit smoking. Wasn’t it the same thing? The one day an Al-Anon
