A good garden may have some weeds. --Thomas Fuller Newcomer Ive done a few things Im not proud of, but isnt that part of being human? Other people arent perfect either. Sponsor Looking honestly and unflinchingly at our behavior, while at the same time having compassion for ourselves, is a powerful combination. Steps Four through Nine offer us a simple process for clearing up the wreckage of the past so that we can live without the burden of regret. In recovery, we have the opportunity to change for the better, not to demand perfection of ourselves or others. My perfectionism sometimes makes me forget that Im engaged in a process of change over time. It also lets me exaggerate both how good and bad I am. If Im not the greatest in some situation, I decide, in my arrogance, that I must be the the worst. What a strange way of giving myself importance! One of the program sayings reminds me not to compare my insides with other peoples outsides. I have my own unique gifts; accepting and nurturing these gifts brings me joy and allows me to contribute to the human community. Were capable of feeling love and compassion for others who are far from perfect. In recovery, we can learn to extend that love and compassion to ourselves. For today, I will delete perfect from my vocabulary and practice using the word better.
Posted on: Thu, 24 Oct 2013 12:46:43 +0000
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