Notices

Moments of Clarity

Old 01-31-2012, 05:32 AM
  # 1 (permalink)  
Member
Thread Starter
 
heathersweeds's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: NJ
Posts: 594
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
heathersweeds is offline  
Old 01-31-2012, 05:59 AM
  # 2 (permalink)  
Canine Welfare Advocate
 
doggonecarl's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Norfolk, VA
Posts: 10,961
Good for you. A lot of people never gain this insight. Continued success on your recovery journey.
doggonecarl is offline  
Old 01-31-2012, 06:27 AM
  # 3 (permalink)  
Member
 
BrandNewDay11's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2012
Posts: 269
Originally Posted by heathersweeds View Post
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...
AWESOME!

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!
BrandNewDay11 is offline  
Old 01-31-2012, 06:38 AM
  # 4 (permalink)  
Member
 
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: San Diego
Posts: 4,451
That's a fantastic post—and great timing, because I read it right after I got a little irked by another thread, lol!!
ReadyAndAble is offline  

Currently Active Users Viewing this Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
 
Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are On
Pingbacks are On
Refbacks are Off




All times are GMT -7. The time now is 07:47 AM.