I'm doing 43 things
Thank goodness I recently remembered that working the program is the most important thing I can spend my time and energy on. Sometimes I forget how central it needs to be in my life if I want to get better.
I’ve been doing my daily reading on weekdays. I carry Courage To Change in my purse and read it on the bus on the way to work. Even if I forget about the reading once I get to work, I can feel it helping me as it builds up in my system day after day. Weekends I tend to forget, so this weekend I’ll try to remember to start the days with the reading. My sponsor suggested ODAAT. I’ve been attracted to it so I think I will pick up a copy.
I’ve also tried different meetings. It’s good to mix it up and keep it fresh.
I’m the treasurer for one of my groups. I’ve found that service I did in the past no longer helps me. I need to serve now, unless I’m taking a break between committments. It’s a way for me to exist and be visible and engaged (instead of disappearing – my MO).
I get uncomfortable talking to people after meetings or calling them, but I’m trying to practice. I’m meeting a program friend for coffee next week hopefully.
I’m also uncomfortable sharing in meetings, but I try to do that sometimes too. I also give myself permission to just listen if that’s what I need.
I think I’ll revisit some of the pamphlets from my old beginner packet. I don’t even remember what’s in there. And the slogans, I want to re-read them in “How Al-Anon Works”.
