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1. Someone strayed from general principles that are foundational for Al-Anon Family Groups. Unfortunately, her influence disrupted the unity among members. I spoke with her privately this evening, after a meeting we attended. When I finished, she wrinkled her nose and said, "Thank you."
It was clear she was annoyed. That's okay. I'm glad I spoke calmly and courteously. How she chooses to respond is up to her. I spoke from my perspective, how I felt about her actions.
I mentioned the need for unity, harmony and fellowship. After I shared my concerns, I let it go. Her response was not my focus. Time will tell. The results are in God's hands. I "Let Go and Let God."
I'm thankful for the courage I exercised this evening, this person has an aggressive personality.
3. Cooperation is always great. Healthy, considerate communication invigorates my soul. I'm glad I spoke my truth with this woman after the meeting. It's important for me to understand others and to be understood.
4. Early this morning, before the day got started, I listed my priorities.
I did so, prayerfully. I submitted these tasks before God, asking for His guidance. It's a great, getting many tasks accomplished.
What was more satisfying, was operating from a perspective seeking His Will. What I did today was not a result of hustling, making things happen, in my own strength alone.
"The mind of man plans his ways but the Lord directs his (man's) steps." Prov. 16:9
"Commit your ways to the Lord and your plans shall be established." Prov. 16:3
Time With Family
I'm meeting with my oldest son tomorrow, for lunch. It's overdue. Nothing is greater than investing in family. I pray God blesses our time.
My son is a gift from God----a considerate young man. He's working hard, finishing his degree at a nearby university. I'm convinced the best thing I can do for my sons is to let them know how proud I am of them, love them and be available, if they need me.
5. I appreciate the time my son and I will have to connect
My son is a gift from God----a considerate young man. He's working hard, finishing his degree at a nearby university. I'm convinced the best thing I can do for my sons is to let them know how proud I am of them, love them and be available, if they need me.
5. I appreciate the time my son and I will have to connect
6. One of my best friends I'll see this Thursday.
I was his best man when he got married and he was mine, when I got married. We've known each other since the 7th grade. We went through school and sports together. Meeting with him allows me to enjoy mutuality, terrific conversation, deep love for each other, stability, and the support that only an old friend provides.
Thank you, everyone, for dropping by. May I ask you to share your gratitudes? I know many of you are still getting used to this place which is essentially a gratitude journal for Blogger's cyber community. Don't you think now would be a good time to exercise your gratitude muscles? I hope and believe so.
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I am grateful, today, for the odd bits of insight that come to me at random. They don't necessarily make everything easier, but a little more meaningful and easier to swallow.
Good to see you back, Kelly. Just remember you aren't alone. Our needs is God's way of extruding us into relationship with healthy others. We weren't meant to go it alone.
The catch is, we need character discernment, so we will relate with those who are good for us and know which people aren't.
"Character is key. We don't get a lot of training in evaluating character. We tend to look on the outside and not the inside of a person....
Unsafe people are particularly difficult to spot. Quite often, unsafe people appear winsome and promising, and their character problems are often subtle."
Cloud and Townsend, Safe People, p. 21
According to these two psychologists, whom I respect, there are several characteristics of those who are unsafe for us. I'll leave you with one:
"Unsafe people think they 'have it all together' instead of admitting their weaknesses."
Ibid, p. 28.
Kelly,
I forgot to add, thank you, for consistently sharing your gratitude for the day, here, at this inn of thanksgiving. Good for you, you're developing your gratitude muscles! It means much to me to hear the praises of thanksgiving others have. It meets my need for equality, reciprocity, fellowship and community.
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