How do you put the spiritual principle of ‘Unity’ into practice?
October’s topic is, “How do you put the spiritual principle of ‘Unity’ into practice?”
As always, you can also write about Al‑Anon’s three Legacies. This month features Step Ten, Tradition Ten, and Concept Ten.
Sharings on the Member Blog may be used in future Al‑Anon publications.
New topics are being added each month!
Unity means to me that we work together to achieve something, therefore dissension shouldn’t be part of the equation. Dissension was something I liked to find myself into before coming to Al-Anon, because I loved to disagree with the ideas and opinions of others. This way of doing gave me a sense of being important and of being in control. I felt different and I did what I could to fit in! I can see today that my actions were going against the concept of belonging itself. Upon coming to Al-Anon, I started to understand that I could be different… Read more »
Step Ten reminds me to sweep my own front yard just like Grandma taught us. The mess across the street is none of my business. I have plenty of work at home to keep me busy.
Not too long ago, we celebrated a 4-day holiday with family. Other than my husband’s brother, we all traveled from other states. Someone brought out a 1000-piece puzzle and started piecing it together on a card table in the corner of the room. Some family members were more patient than others, some saw color patterns better, some could find the exact shape that fit in the missing hole in a tree. In other words, we combined our different skills to create something truly remarkable. When we all looked at the finished picture of the puzzle we felt happiness and even… Read more »
In my home group, I practice unity by regularly attending the meetings, following the Traditions, Concepts, and principles of the program to the best of my ability, participating in business meetings and encouraging everyone present to voice their thoughts, abiding by group conscience decisions, accepting and appreciating all members by placing principles above personalities, and focusing on the program rather than the problem in my sharing.
As always, Unity begins with me. Before I can expect or hope for Unity with others, I must find Unity within my shattered, broken self. So I can look for Unity in Soul, Mind, Body and Spirit. While it’s not easy, I know it is possible. Unity is actually a state of healing. As with grief, it’s not linear but has multiple dimensions and facets. So I give myself Grace to explore and experience the smallest, almost invisible shade of unity within myself. Realistically, Unity is not a destination but a journey. I’m ok with that. Until I find Unity… Read more »