Senses.
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Senses.
Some of us complain about being too sensitive, or others may tell us so. This sets us up for all kinds of hurts, both real and imaginary.
In drinking, we actually dulled our sensitivity, though we thought we were expressing more feelings. This dulling of our sensitive nature blinded us to the damage we were doing.
In sobriety, we are learning that sensitivity is a gift that we can channel wisely. It can make us more aware of the feelings and needs of others. It can help us become a part of the group.
Like all gifts, sensitivity has its downside. It can make us vulnerable to problems that do not belong to us, and it can lead us into the trap of worrying about things we can do nothing about. But... sensitivity is generally good, and in sobriety we can become better people because of it.
I'll take great satisfaction today in the full use of my senses, including that part of me that perceives and expresses deep feelings.
From the book Walk in Dry Places.
In drinking, we actually dulled our sensitivity, though we thought we were expressing more feelings. This dulling of our sensitive nature blinded us to the damage we were doing.
In sobriety, we are learning that sensitivity is a gift that we can channel wisely. It can make us more aware of the feelings and needs of others. It can help us become a part of the group.
Like all gifts, sensitivity has its downside. It can make us vulnerable to problems that do not belong to us, and it can lead us into the trap of worrying about things we can do nothing about. But... sensitivity is generally good, and in sobriety we can become better people because of it.
I'll take great satisfaction today in the full use of my senses, including that part of me that perceives and expresses deep feelings.
From the book Walk in Dry Places.
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