I Learned Something Old Today
Once again, I have not been posting. Probably because I haven't had much to share, even though I always seem to open my mouth at meetings :-)
Anyway, this morning I wrote something in my 4th Step Journal, Al-Anon's "Blueprint for Progress," that emphasized once again what is and has been true for me for a long time:
That most of my outward life depends on my inner life.
In our meeting format, we read that we can find happiness and contentment whether the alcoholic is drinking or not. I found this to be true, having found joy in my life long before my spouse got sober.
Likewise, I can be unhappy or discontent even with a sober spouse who is working a good program and being good to me. I've always been in charge of how I react rather than respond to life. Most of it does come down to my attitude.
May you find serenity tonight and tomorrow just for the asking...
Labels: Al-Anon, attitude, Blueprint for progress, content, happy, inner life, outward life, reacting, responding
posted by Anonymous @ 7:14 PM
3 Comments:
I'm enjoying your blog. It's interesting to see the places where our experiences intersect.
I just found your site. Good to see another Al-Anoner blogging. And yes you are right, I'm learning that it all comes down to the choices that I make.
Where have you been?? Please come back.
another alanonic
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