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Moments of Clarity I have been going through some growing pains in my recovery. Had some resentments. Suprise lol! Instead of me firing back like I usually do with a sharp tongue, I stopped. I talked about it with my sponcor and I got to a quiet place. I prayed. And what was reveiled to me was... I am powerless over anyone else. When I start getting angry at someone elses opinion I have to stop all reaction feelings and think of their situation. Their pain not mine. I can't believe all these years I've been so selfish. I saw this as big as day. This is still new so sometimes when someone rubs me the wrong way I'll be in the middle of a rant (in my dangerous mind) and have to just stop! Re think look at the situation a little closer...put my feelings on pause and continue to see the other person and their pain. I think this is called not being the center of the universe lol! I really can't believe I was like this. I have always thought I was so kind and understanding. I am sort of embarassed. But....progress not perfection Thank you |
Good for you. A lot of people never gain this insight. Continued success on your recovery journey. |
Originally Posted by heathersweeds
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I think this is called not being the center of the universe lol! I really can't believe I was like this. I have always thought I was so kind and understanding. I am sort of embarassed. But....progress not perfection... This goes hand in hand with accepting that we have no control over other people's actions or opinions--something I have to continuously remind myself. Congrats on your sobriety and clarity! |
That's a fantastic post—and great timing, because I read it right after I got a little irked by another thread, lol!! |
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