When I was newly sober, I became acutely aware that who I was and the life I was leading was unacceptable. When I got sober, I knew I could be great (well, at least as far as greatness my pea brain can handle). Now it's sorta of a paradox because I do love and accept myself - At the same time, there's many a things I need to work on.
I thunk I found the middle way!! ;-)