I am learning to recognize in myself
any immoderate emotional reactions to things that happen or to something that
is said to me. If I notice that I still squirm and agonize over past mistakes
and disappointments, I will observe that and correct it. Likewise, I will guard
against thoughts of dread of what may happen in the future. How can I know
what’s going to be?
This awareness comes through the
study of the Al-Anon program. It shows me how to overcome these handicaps by
taking care of just one little day at a time.
This one day, I can easily cope
with, if I have not frittered away my energies on destructive emotions, and if
I do not provoke antagonism by criticisms, complaints and reproaches.
Today’s reminder
When anything happens to disturb me on this one day, I will ask myself,
“Is it my problem?”—“Does it really matter so much?”—“Is it important?”
“Today I will observe how I react and what I am tempted to say or do.”
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