Carlotta

Living with Alcoholism, I learned that plans could change at amy moment and that rules varied accordingly. I developed a deep mistrust of everyone and everything because I could count on nothing.
As a result, I have often found myself jumping at any opportunity without thinking it through. Behind my action was a sense of desperation: "I'd better grab this now - this may be my only chance." Al-Anon shows me a different approach: I can live one day at a time. I can base my choices on what I feel is right for me today, rather than on what I fear I might lose sometime in the future. I can think before I react to my fears, and remember that easy does it.
If I feel unable to do something today, I trust that there will be another opportunity if it is something I am meant to do. It doesn't have to be now or never, all or nothing.

Today's Reminder

Today, I don't have to be limited by my old fears. Instead, I can do what seems right. I do not have to follow every suggestion or take every offer I receive. I can consider my options and pray for the guidance to choose what is best for me.

"There is a guidance for each of us, and by lowly listening we shall hear the right word…Place yourself in the middle of the stream of power and wisdom which flows into your life. Then, without effort, you are impelled to truth and to perfect contentment."

Seren

Ugh....that desparate feeling that something has to be done and done right now! Hate that!!

Realizing that Mr. S and I could take our time and consider our options and response to his son has been such a relief