David sent me this blog post. It is dated January 11, 2010.
No, I'm not talking about the sexually ambiguous Saturday Night Live character made famous by Julia Sweeney back in the 90's. Rather, I'm talking about Patience, Acceptance and Tolerance. Three traits I've found invaluable this past year, but ones I've not always been able to practice.
Prior to last year I spent a great deal of my time frustrated at others. They were always too ignorant, slow or just plain annoying. This seemed to be especially true of those closest to me. My wife and our families consistently got on my nerves. Or at least I blamed it on them.
What I've discovered is that I was really the ignorant, slow and just plain annoying one. I was self-centered and selfish. I expected perfection from all, but only gave imperfection in return.
Today I find, via recovery and prayers, that I can be patient, accepting and tolerant of others because I have been given the same gift from God my entire life. I no longer see myself as perfect or the victim. I am flawed and must give others that same right.
It's funny how much smarter, faster and less annoying people have become since I've been in recovery. Go figure!
God bless,
David
Wednesday, March 3, 2010
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1 comments:
this is a valuable lesson for me also - so many years of complaining about others and I finally realized it was me all the time!
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