I can choose to be peaceful. I can choose my attitude and behavior. No one makes me have a particular response. It is up to me.
change
Change of Perspective
God, help me to see this situation, this person, this thought differently. Help me change my perspective. When I am angry, hurt, afraid, or resentful what might happen if I change my perspective?
New Year’s Intention 101
At the beginning of a new year, many people in Al-Anon choose a word or phrase (sometimes called a watch word) on which they wish to focus their recovery for the coming year such as: Gratitude, Acceptance, Hope, Detach with Love, “Keep it Simple” etc.
Al-Anon’s Gifts
I came into Al-Anon exhausted, confused, depressed, afraid, and feeling insane.
Al-Anon’s first gift to me was hope, hope my life could get better. Then I received an epiphany: “It is OK to love an alcoholic/addict.”
Risks
This passage by Leo Buscaglia inspires us to live fully, love deeply, and grow courageously. A life without risk may feel safe, but it also misses out on the freedom, joy, and growth that come with truly living.