Recently, I was at a wonderful 1st step Codependents anonymous meeting. There were so many newcomers there, and it was a very high energy meeting. Coincidentally, I was the leader, and instead of becoming too nervous, I felt empowered. Hopefully I could come across to these people in an informed way!! I think I did, anyways :)
When I was preparing the night before, I wanted to make sure that this meeting started off on the right foot. I chose to make it a more formal meeting, since it was the first of the year. I am really glad that I did. I think that the formality was greeted with a deeper understanding of the group, as a program, rather than just a meeting. It had the right components to ignite new ideas in some of the members, which was brought up afterwards.
Part of my plan was to delegate the duties of reading specific things to some of the members before the group started. All of the information isn't usually read, but I wanted to read it all, so we had many members help get the meeting going. My final duty, besides leading the meeting, was to read the CoDA affirmations. They are sometimes left out, but since they are so powerfully uplifting, I wanted to make sure we ended on a positive note. They always make me feel so special, and loved by me.
Here is a big list, and all of them are great and very meaningful. I underlined some of the ones that make me truly feel good, from the inside.I found this list at the CoDA Online site.
I am a child of God; I deserve love, peace and prosperity for me.
I am not alone, I am one with God and the universe.
I am a good person to me for me.
I am loved and I deserve love.
I have many talents
I am not a victim
I will be who I am and I am enough.
I am worthy and good to me for me.
I am a loving person
I am a strong, capable person
I respect myself and I deserve respect from others
I set my boundaries for me
I respect mine and others boundaries for me
The pain that I feel by remembering, can not be any worse than the pain that I feel by knowing and not remembering
I take full charge of my life today
I let serenity flow into my life
I feel appreciated today
I can give to others with no strings attached
I can meet new opportunities without fear
I will not be intimidated for me
Today I view my childhood without shame
Today I have confidence
Today I will rejoice in my abilities
I trust in the serenity my God provides
I am calm and tranquil.
I can be playful
I open my heart to my inner child
I have a new awareness in my life
I acknowledge my needs
I allow God to enter my life today
I can face my fears & work to overcome them
I can face my fears & work to overcome them
I can trust my thoughts & emotions
I feel my feelings for me
I can be vulnerable with someone I trust.
I forgive myself for accepting sex when I wanted love.
I make decisions confidently for me
I am kind, loving and gentle to me for me
I acknowledge my needs
I am peaceful and loving
I am joyful
I will seek out friends today
I am a friendly person
I am a good listener
I feel good about myself for me
I express my feelings for me
I make wise choices for me
I treat myself with kindness & patience
I am in charge of my life
I forgive myself & others who have hurt me
I am a friend to myself
I can express my anger openly, honestly & appropriately
I can handle criticism with ease
Today I will put all negativity behind me
I hope that this list made you feel good, today. I know I sure do. Leave a comment with any affirmation you would like to add!!
