Selfishness and self-centeredness.
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Selfishness and self-centeredness.
The more I grow in the program, the more I am able to check myself when I am acting in a way of "self", (selfish, self-reliance). I also have to check myself when I begin to want to judge others on whether THEY are being selfish. You don't have to be a drunk to be spiritually sick. And who am I to judge others? Who am I to want to change them? Now who's being selfish?
Tit for tat.
I need to pray for them. I need to pray for Gods will for them and myself.
It's kinda funny how when learning this, you have to stop and think about what your intentions are when brought upon a person or situation, and even praying. But, hey it's about patience, practice, knowledge, and experience. Everything is going EXACTELY the way it's supposed to be for me in Gods world. I'm grateful for what I've learned. And the more I learn the more I grow. It's maintaining this, that's important. And carrying the message to those who are suffering. When I obtain knowledge, it's my job to give it away to someone who needs it. It's amazing how much you get back. I believe it's impossible to give it all away. That's how I stay sober.
Tom
Tit for tat.
I need to pray for them. I need to pray for Gods will for them and myself.
It's kinda funny how when learning this, you have to stop and think about what your intentions are when brought upon a person or situation, and even praying. But, hey it's about patience, practice, knowledge, and experience. Everything is going EXACTELY the way it's supposed to be for me in Gods world. I'm grateful for what I've learned. And the more I learn the more I grow. It's maintaining this, that's important. And carrying the message to those who are suffering. When I obtain knowledge, it's my job to give it away to someone who needs it. It's amazing how much you get back. I believe it's impossible to give it all away. That's how I stay sober.
Tom
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I made this post because I was once very selfish. I'm human, I still get moments of self-seeking. The good thing is, is that now I can usually recognize when I'm being selfish, and make amends when needed.
Now an interested thing has occurred.
Now one of my biggest pet peeves is when others are being selfish.
At yet what I believe is even more interesting...
When I get peeved at someone being selfish, I am now being selfish, because I now think they should be acting differently. Last time I checked, God didn't give me a "selfish checker", badge.
Selfishness and alcoholism. Both cunning, baffling, and powerful. But I suppose they are one in the same.
Tom
Now an interested thing has occurred.
Now one of my biggest pet peeves is when others are being selfish.
At yet what I believe is even more interesting...
When I get peeved at someone being selfish, I am now being selfish, because I now think they should be acting differently. Last time I checked, God didn't give me a "selfish checker", badge.
Selfishness and alcoholism. Both cunning, baffling, and powerful. But I suppose they are one in the same.
Tom
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