An Al-Anon friend recently commented upon an area in which I've changed quite a bit since she first met me. It was good to hear it. I've been going through a phase in which I've had to pay pretty close attention, just to stay on course, and some days have felt a lot like slogging - just pushing my way ever forward. Trying to let go of my fatigue, my emotions, the outcome, other people, and just keep slowly keeping on.
Today was the first day in a while in which I've felt truly lighthearted. The sun was glorious today, and the dogs and I spent some quality time outdoors, enjoying nature.
I indulged myself with a few hours spent on one of my interests, I read a bit, I floated instead of slogging.
I was making a salad for dinner, thinking about what my friend had said, feeling grateful for her words, and her noticing. It can be difficult for us to notice that we have moved along, made progress.
I know I get stuck in my picture of myself, and it's not always visible to me when my attitude shifts, or my serenity deepens.
Today I could feel it.
I know what you mean, sometimes it's hard to see our own progress. Affirmation feels good.
ReplyDelete"The sun was glorious today, and the dogs and I spent some quality time outdoors, enjoying nature.
ReplyDeleteI indulged myself with a few hours spent on one of my interests, I read a bit, I floated instead of slogging."
Nature always helps bring me peace! Sounds like a lovely day! Floating feels so much better than slogging:) Cheers to your progress!
Robin
Nice. I felt good today today as well. Some days I forget about step three.
ReplyDeleteThanks for your blog I get stuck in my gloom and doom attitude sometimes and can't see out...Seems like you have supportive friends.
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ReplyDeleteI just ran across your blog today. It is nicely done. I especially appreciate you keeping it simple and honoring anonymity.
It was a nice treat when I couldn't get to a meeting. I'll stick around.
Thanks for your service!
C.H.