Having Fun Yet?
Recently, life has been full of challenges that a larger than the norm. When issues are directly related to blood family, they can be more stressful than most issues. Money gets in there too.
On a frequent basis, I ask myself, “Are We Having Fun Yet?”
I began the journey I’m on to change so that I could get a life back that was a pleasure to live. My 12 step program and all that it has exposed me to and given me, is a huge part of the life I am enjoying. The help of “outside professionals” has also played a large part in where I’m at today.
Here is another of those timely articles that I receive, and that show up at the right moment.
“…we aren't a glum lot. If newcomers could see no joy or fun in our existence, they wouldn't want it. We absolutely insist on enjoying life. We try not to indulge in cynicism over the state of the nations, nor do we carry the world's troubles on our shoulders.”
Alcoholics Anonymous, page 132
When my own house is in order, I find the different parts of my life are more manageable. Stripped from the guilt and remorse that cloaked my drinking years, I am free to assume my proper role in the universe, but this condition requires maintenance. I should stop and ask myself, Am I having fun yet? If I find answering that question difficult or painful, perhaps I'm taking myself too seriously - and finding it difficult to admit that I've strayed from my practice of working the program to keep my house in order. I think the pain I experience is one way my Higher Power has to get my attention, coaxing me to take stock of my performance. The slight time and effort it takes to work the program - a spot-check inventory, for example, or the making of amends, whatever is appropriate - are well worth the effort.
I can take myself too seriously, but thankfully, have experiences that remind me there is still a child within.
I try to keep my side of the street clean on a very regular basis, and have hope and serenity, joy, in my life on a frequent basis.
On the whole, I am happy, and love to work with others to help then find internal answers that we allow them too to answer the question positively!
With that being said, I’ll enhance happiness by staying away from the computer for a portion of the weekend!! Enjoy it!!
