13 Oct CtC Al-Anon meetings opened my eyes to something I had never thought about before: Shouting and slamming doors where not the best way to handle an already difficult situation. While there may be no harm in occasionally letting off steam with a raised voice, shouting can become a destructive habit. Id never thought to ask myself if this was how I wanted to behave. Did the behavior get me what I wanted or encourage me to feel good about myself? When I took a good look, I realized that the answer to this question was, No. Lord, angry words and actions demonstrated my frustration and pushed away all hope for peaceful solutions to my problems. The slogan that helps me back to a rational state of mind is Easy does it. When I use this slogan to quiet myself on the inside, it is easier to quiet the outside as well. Todays reminder I am seeking a saner approach to everything I encounter. The slogans can be valuable sources of sanity in chaotic situations. Today, if I am tempted to act out of anger or frustration, I will remember that Easy does it. I will try to apply Easy does it to every incident that might increase the tension and cause an explosion. On Day at a Time in Al-Anon The Al-Anon Prayer Dear God, I am powerless and my life is unmanageable without Your help and guidance. I come to you today because I believe that You can restore and renew me to meet my needs today. Since I can not manage my life or affairs, I have decided to give them to You. I put my life, my will, my thoughts, my desires and ambitions in Your hands. I give You all of me: the good and the bad, the character defects and shortcomings, my selfishness, resentments and problems. I know that You will work them out in accordance with Your plan. Such as I am, take me and use me in Your service. Guide and direct my ways and show me what to do for You. I can not control or change my friends or loved ones, so I release them into Your care for your loving hands to do with as You will. Just keep me loving and free from judging them. If they need changing, God, Youll have to do it: I cant. Just make me willing and ready to be of service to do my best. Help me see how I have harmed others and make me willing to make amends to all of them. Keep me ever mindful of thoughts and actions that harm myself and others, and which separate me from Your light, love and spirit. And when I commit these errors, make me aware of them and help me to admit each one promptly. I am seeking to know You better, and to love You more. I am seeking knowledge of You will for me and the power to carry it out.
Posted on: Mon, 13 Oct 2014 05:11:47 +0000
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