Courage to Change:
Now that the year is at an end, I’ll take a few minutes to contemplate the progress I’ve made and to thank my Higher Power for my growth. What did I do to contribute to my success this year? Perhaps it was as simple and as profound as daring to come to my first meeting, or to keep coming even when it was difficult.
How have I reached out to others in the fellowship this year? Did I set out literature, chair a meeting, clean up? Perhaps I welcomed a newcomer or gave them my phone number. Maybe I asked someone to be my Sponsor, or opened up more deeply to the Sponsor I already had. Have I thanked that person for all they’ve given me? Have I recognized my growing ability to love and trust others?
Perhaps I finally understood the First Step, or really committed myself to working some of the others. Maybe I had the faith and courage to make some hard decisions.
I am discovering that I do play an important part in my own well- being. I will celebrate my achievements and be grateful for all I have been given. I am not perfect, but I am excellent!
Today’s Reminder:
I’m grateful for the Al-Anon program and all that my Higher Power has given me. I look forward to an even brighter new year.
“I’m learning to treat myself as if I am valuable. I find that when I practice long enough, I begin to believe it.”
– In All Our Affairs