Keeping the Focus on Ourselves
●▬๑۩۩๑▬●
Thread Starter
Join Date: Apr 2013
Posts: 1,405
Keeping the Focus on Ourselves
Keeping the Focus on Ourselves
Rather Than Focusing on the Alcoholic
~By Buddy T
One of the 12 Traditions of Al-Anon states that we have no opinion on outside issues. Well, if I apply that principal to "all my affairs" as is suggested, then someone else's drinking or behavior, becomes an "outside issue."
When I share at a meeting, I do not discuss the behavior of anyone outside the room. I only talk about my circumstances and how I am trying to deal with them. And if I take it a step further, then the alcoholic's behavior, actions, reactions, and even comments become an "outside issue" too.
Improving the Family Situation
If I keep the focus on me and my spiritual journey of recovery I don't have time to focus on anyone else's behavior. Besides, like the fellow says, "When I get through minding my own business it’s usually time to go to sleep!"
If I just concentrate on doing my part right- that has to improve the family situation. Because I am no longer a part of the problem, I am part of the solution.
Rather Than Focusing on the Alcoholic
~By Buddy T
One of the 12 Traditions of Al-Anon states that we have no opinion on outside issues. Well, if I apply that principal to "all my affairs" as is suggested, then someone else's drinking or behavior, becomes an "outside issue."
When I share at a meeting, I do not discuss the behavior of anyone outside the room. I only talk about my circumstances and how I am trying to deal with them. And if I take it a step further, then the alcoholic's behavior, actions, reactions, and even comments become an "outside issue" too.
Improving the Family Situation
If I keep the focus on me and my spiritual journey of recovery I don't have time to focus on anyone else's behavior. Besides, like the fellow says, "When I get through minding my own business it’s usually time to go to sleep!"
If I just concentrate on doing my part right- that has to improve the family situation. Because I am no longer a part of the problem, I am part of the solution.
Currently Active Users Viewing this Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
