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Daily Reading – May 16, 2013 – Align the will…
Life is what happens to you when you’re busy making other plans. ~ John Lennon There has been no better quotes to sum up my past three weeks than this. Without going into too many details suffice it to say
Daily Reading – May 16, 2013 – Align the will…
Life is what happens to you when you’re busy making other plans. ~ John Lennon There has been no better quotes to sum up my past three weeks than this. Without going into too many details suffice it to say
Daily Reading – May 7, 2013 – Teach them to fish…
Al-Anon’s main purpose is to help those who are living in an alcoholic situation. To this end we share experience, strength and hope with each other. What we don’t do, and should not do, is to share one another’s burdens,
Daily Reading – May 7, 2013 – Teach them to fish…
Al-Anon’s main purpose is to help those who are living in an alcoholic situation. To this end we share experience, strength and hope with each other. What we don’t do, and should not do, is to share one another’s burdens,
Daily Reading – April 12, 2013 – Grant me patience…and hurry!
It’s only human to want a quick fix or an immediate solution to a difficult situation. As one member jokingly puts it: “Grant me patience, Lord –and hurry!” My sentiments exactly! Do I have some discomfort or a problem in my life?
Daily Reading – April 12, 2013 – Grant me patience…and hurry!
It’s only human to want a quick fix or an immediate solution to a difficult situation. As one member jokingly puts it: “Grant me patience, Lord –and hurry!” My sentiments exactly! Do I have some discomfort or a problem in my life?
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 25, 2013 – Stop and Smell The Roses
When I slow down long enough to smell the roses, I usually see the beauty and all else that is ours to share. —Morgan Jennings We overlook so many joys, so many hidden treasures, when we hurry from place to
Daily Reading – March 25, 2013 – Stop and Smell The Roses
When I slow down long enough to smell the roses, I usually see the beauty and all else that is ours to share. —Morgan Jennings We overlook so many joys, so many hidden treasures, when we hurry from place to
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
Daily Reading – February 23, 2013
A man who studieth revenge keeps his own wounds green. —Francis Bacon Where do we direct our energy? Are we spending time and thought on how we have been wronged? On the unfairness of life? Those who consume their resources
Daily Reading – February 23, 2013
A man who studieth revenge keeps his own wounds green. —Francis Bacon Where do we direct our energy? Are we spending time and thought on how we have been wronged? On the unfairness of life? Those who consume their resources
Daily Reading – February 15, 2013
Certainly I have periods of tremendous enthusiasm for the Al-Anon program. During those times I feel alive, eager, and receptive to growth. However, I also experience periods of complacency during which I am close-minded, self-satisfied , and lacking in progress. I tell
Daily Reading – February 15, 2013
Certainly I have periods of tremendous enthusiasm for the Al-Anon program. During those times I feel alive, eager, and receptive to growth. However, I also experience periods of complacency during which I am close-minded, self-satisfied , and lacking in progress. I tell
Daily Reading – February 14, 2013 – The Boundary Waters
When I first heard of not accepting unacceptable behavior, I felt confused. The Al-Anon program forthrightly states how I am powerless over others-so how can I regulate them? Some members refer to limiting unacceptable behavior as setting boundaries. Boundaries, however
Daily Reading – February 14, 2013 – The Boundary Waters
When I first heard of not accepting unacceptable behavior, I felt confused. The Al-Anon program forthrightly states how I am powerless over others-so how can I regulate them? Some members refer to limiting unacceptable behavior as setting boundaries. Boundaries, however
Daily Reading – February 1, 2013 Coming to Believe
My best thinking and my best efforts proved insufficient to the task of restoring me to sanity. My life had become completely unmanageable. In Al-Anon I heard that a Power greater than myself could bring order into my life. I
Daily Reading – February 1, 2013 Coming to Believe
My best thinking and my best efforts proved insufficient to the task of restoring me to sanity. My life had become completely unmanageable. In Al-Anon I heard that a Power greater than myself could bring order into my life. I
