Tuesday, January 24, 2006



H.A.L.T.
Hungry, Angry, Lonely, Tired

This tried and true mind jogger helps us to stay in touch with our feelings and real needs.

Sometimes the onset of anxiety or a sudden drop in mood can be traced to our having forgotten to eat so our blood sugar levels are off the planet.

Sometimes we may be carrying a resentment,
or
feeling
lonely,
or we are just too
tired.

Taking a little time out from our busy day to ask ourselves if we are feeling too Hungry, Angry, Lonely, or Tired,
gets us in touch with our feelings.

When we know what we are feeling
..... we can make choices and
take the appropriate action to get our needs for food,
companionship,
or
rest,
met.


Being too hungry, angry, lonely, or tired,
are conditions that leave us more vulnerable to the temptations
that lead us away from our journey of recovery
and development.

Part of the journey into wholeness is learning to pay attention
to these inner signals.
Then we can practice appropriate ways
to meet our needs and resolve issues
in a manner that will enhance our abstinence
and growth into wholeness.

Next time you feel a bit weak .......
..... ask if you are::
.....
Hungry, Angry, Lonely or Tired?



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