Courage to Change:
Al-Anon was the first place I’d been in a long time where people invited me back even after listening to my woes. I’m so grateful that they did, because Al-Anon was my last hope — I thought that I would kill myself if I didn’t do something about the alcoholism in my home. Later, when members of the group asked me to make coffee, I was happy to do anything to repay them for their love; yet no payment was required. They loved me whether I was involved in service or not, even when I couldn’t love myself.
Al-Anon is the only thing in my life that I’ve been dedicated to, the only thing I’ve ever felt consistently good at. As I do service work, I see myself accomplishing things, giving, receiving, growing. I see my progress as I learn to learn, and as the lessons become a part of me, I take them into all areas of my life.
Today I like to think that I get to take an active part in the growth of Al-Anon through service. I’m not doing Al-Anon a favor; Al-Anon is doing me one. It actually thrills me to remember that. I’m allowed to take part! You let me!
Today’s Reminder:
Listening, hearing, thinking, and reading about a spiritual Listening, hearing, thinking,awakening are fine, but if I really want this gift, there is something I can do about it: I can get involved.
“What we learn to do we learn by doing.”
– Aristotle