Ann

You are reading from the book The Language of Letting Go

Going to Meetings

I am still amazed, after years of recovering, at how easily I can begin to talk myself out of attending meetings. I am also still amazed at how good I feel when I go.
—Anonymous

We don't have to stay stuck in our misery and discomfort. An immediate option is available that will help us feel better: go to a meeting, a Twelve Step support group.

Why resist what can help us feel better? Why sit in our obsession or depression when attending a meeting - even if that means an extra meeting - would help us feel better?

Too busy?
There are 168 hours in each week. Taking one or two hours a week for a meeting can maximize the potential of the remaining 166 hours. If we get into our "codependent stuff," we can easily spend a majority of our waking hours obsessing, sitting and doing nothing, lying in bed and feeling depressed, or chasing after other people's needs. Not taking those two hours for a meeting can cause us to waste the remaining hours.

Too tired?
There is nothing as invigorating as getting back on track. Going to a meeting can accomplish that.

Today, I will remember that going to meetings helps.

From The Language of Letting Go by Melody Beattie ©1990, Hazelden Foundation.

Ann

Hi Gang...I'm on vacation in the sunny south until March, but will be able to get here on and off if I can get myself a good internet connection here.

So thought I'd bring in a reading, because this one fit me today. Once settled I will be finding a meeting down here and recharge my recovery batteries. If you haven't tried meetings, give them a shot...you have nothing to lose and everything to gain.

I'll try to catch up my reading here soon. Just know that I love you all and will be back soon.

Hugs from Florida

Hunny1116

I've missed you, Ann! Your posts have helped me so much! Have fun in the sun, and thank you!

Hunny