How Important Are You? Hi Im Sharon and Im an Alcoholic. Happy Sunday to you guys. When I think of all who have gone before me, I realize that I am only one, not very important, person. What happens to me is not so very important after all. All A.A. has taught me to be more outgoing, to seek friendship by going at least half way, to have a sincere desire to help. I have more self-respect now that I have less sensitive- ness. I have found that the only way to live comfortably with myself is to take a real interest in others. Do you realize that you are not so important after all? |
In 100 years no one will ever have heard of me. But today, I AM important to me. However, I have grave depression in my background and had to learn that I was important, not just to myself but to those who love me and I have a responsibility to. If I don't think I am important, I will think what I do doesn't matter and I won't strive to take care of myself and grow. just my 2 cents |
Originally Posted by liveweyerd In 100 years no one will ever have heard of me. But today, I AM important to me. However, I have grave depression in my background and had to learn that I was important, not just to myself but to those who love me and I have a responsibility to. If I don't think I am important, I will think what I do doesn't matter and I won't strive to take care of myself and grow. just my 2 cents |
I think I understand what you are saying, Sharon. I perceive what you said to be... As alcoholics and addicts we are all usually very self consumed. It is alll about ME ME ME. Obviously, why else would we act the way we do sometimes. In recovery and meeting with other alkies, it becomes about US. I try to understand that I am important but not as important as I once thought myself to be. It is about helping others that is what makes ME feel important. Star |
Am I important? Well, let's see.... To myself I am important enough to place my sobriety first and foremost over anything else. To my family and friends who love me I am important. To my job and my creditors I am important. To my HP who I choose to call God I am important. To be a sober and productive member of society I am important. To the newcomer reaching out for help from someone who understands and needs help, I am important. To be seen as a walking Big Book I am important. How am I not important? In the grand scheme of things I am one of trillions in this world and therefore not very important. I have not won the Nobel Peace Prize, found a cure for cancer or other affictions so once again I'm not that important. Being the self-centered creature I am when I see others laughing and giggling in my presence or with an angry look on their face I know today that it's not about me and therefore I'm not important. The world does not revolve around me or my thoughts therefore I am not that important. Perhaps this is where rule #62 came into play. The most I can be today is another sober member of Alcoholics Anonymous and that is pretty important! Hugs, Kellye |
Well said! |
Apparently, I am extremely important to the bill collectors. They can't get enough of me. :C023: Let's face it, we are important when people want something from us. Friends and family think we are important. Our loved ones may not always like us, but they love us unconditionally and we hold value in their eyes. We can influence others thoughts and perceptions without even realizing it. Something we say or do may be important to someone else at one point or another. All in all, life goes on with us or without us, in spirit and physically. We might as well make the best of it while we can. |
I agree with you Liveweyerd. ABSOLUTELY WELL SAID...KELLYE. A THUMBS UP FOR YA. : ) |
How about a BIG THUMBS UP for everyone sharing..... GOOD JOB. : ) |
Whether or not I'm remembered in 100 years is more a matter of luck than actual accomplishment. I know a great deal about my great-grandfather, who was a man of significant achievement. I'm guessing he didn't think at the time that he was that unusual. I imagine some of the trees I've planted will still be around in a hundred years. Whether or not you think you are important, it is useful to come to a belief that you have value simply because you exist, that others have value simply because they exist, and that life is largely what we make of it. |
How important am I? In whose eyes? I guess I am not the person that I think that I am so for that I am eternally grateful. |
I guess im still in that vain stage. Im so vain...if im saying that right. For example, at my job, im in Customer Service at my local grocery store here in Houston. H.E.B. Pantry....Anyway....or in other words....im not a Cashier but rather a "Bagger". I bag the groceries when u come to check out. I ask u if ud like paper or plastic. I chit chat with you, may give u a hug if i feel close to you, ask you if ud like a carryout. I'll even play and talk with ur kids so u can conscentrate on paying. Do I love my job? YOU BET. Do I appreciate my job position? YOU BET I DO. Do i think my position is just as important as other positions? YOU BET I DO. Some days i find myself as the ONLY Bagger from 8am to 3pm. My other duties are to also pick up carts in whatever weather it is outside.....so if the heat index is 104, im out there. When im by myself doing all my duties and bagging for 3 or 4 cashiers....I certainly think im important. I like feeling important...needed and wanted. Do i get that feeling from my co-workers and management....shhhh....na. Just cause i think my position is important they refuse to give me a raise. : ( The rule at my store is u have to move into another position in order to get a raise. My stubborness is keeping me where i am because i APPRECIATE my job and position. They tell me they can get anyone to bag groceries....NOT..! Bagging to me is like an art.....placing the groceries in the cart is like puttin a puzzle together. Bagging is a natural talent i have. and I LOVE IT. : ) You should see how others bag....it's AWEFUL. Customers appreciate it when i take that extra attention to their groceries to make sure their eggs, chips and bread are handled with care. You come to me and I'll take care of u. : ) Am I important? Or is it because i love the attention? Will anyone remember Sharon that bags groceries at H.E.B? I doubt it. : ( But u know what....i do care, but i dont...im doing something i enjoy and its like service work. I have had many to want to tip me and i refuse it....only because I so ENJOY helping my customers.... Only in the Eye's of my HP do I want to please. Thanks for letting me share. |
Are You Less Self-centered? I am less self-centered. The world used to revolve around me at the center. I cared more about myself, my own needs and desires, my own pleasure, my own way, than I did about the whole rest of the world. What happened to me was more important than anything else I could think of. I was selfishly trying to be happy and therefore I was unhappy most of the time. I have found that selfishly seeking pleasures does not bring true happiness. Thinking of my- self all the time cut me off from the best in life. A.A. taught me to care less about myself and more about the other person. ARE YOU LESS SELF-CENTERED? |
Good morning SR. Any thoughts on this topic for people just joining SR? |
In my own opinion: I am not improtant The new commer is the only impartant one their is in a meeting, I shall never put myself ahead of my fellow addicts or alcoholics for I shall not want the peddestool of life nor the spliters after words OUCH !!! because it makes for a funny going to the emergency room with a peddesstool hangin out :bigcry |
I'm not the Important one |
I'm the most important figure in the world, of course. :D Marte |
I'm as important as my loved ones and friends view me. I'm as important as a heartfelt marriage and being a good friend to others. I'm as important as admitting when I was wrong and trying to do the next right thing. I'm as important as my relationships are honest, considerate and loving. :Val004: |
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