CHOICES I take to heart the words in the Suggested Closing that say, “let there be no gossip or criticism of one another.” I try to leave my judgmental attitude at the door. Unfortunately, I pick it up again the instant I get into my car after the meeting. Nobody drives well enough to suit me. The car ahead of me goes too slowly, and I am forced to get very close and push it along. The driver behind me does the same to me. Not to be intimidated, I swear at him and drive even slower. Don’t they know my rules of the road? In other words, through constant criticism and expectations of others, I isolate myself and act like a victim. Whatever happened to practicing the Al-Anon principles in all my affairs? Do I really think I can fully reap the benefits of the program by practicing unconditional love for a single hour two or three times a week? It may be a start, but only a start. Today’s Reminder I can’t keep thoughts from coming into my head, but I have a CHOICE about whether or not to entertain those thoughts for the next hour. Am I making the choices I want to make or is habit making my choices for me? A change of attitude means a change in my thinking. I will look at the principles I am practicing today. “We must alter our lives in order to alter our hearts, for it is impossible to live one way and pray another.”
Posted on: Thu, 22 Aug 2013 21:45:34 +0000
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