As a drunk, I hid underneath the crowd. When I got sober, I climbed to the top. Envy and ego kept me from understanding my role as a human being among human beings. It wasn’t until after my stroke and exiting my career, when many of the external stressors were stripped away, that I saw my priorities clearly. Without all the noise, I saw the symptoms of being human in others. It’s still a challenge, but I know our imperfections are what keep us on the same plane, not make us better or worse than one another.
I can only build character when I’m willing to look at my character defects daily. I use the tools of the program to surrender my ego, turn off my “wanter”, and do the next right thing. For you Seinfeld-fanatics, I liken it to George Costanza doing the opposite of all his instincts to live a better life.
Praying for others and practicing compassion whether I want to or not, practicing self-care, getting adequate sleep, using Step 10 to check in with myself, letting go, and placing things in my God Box keep me on the level and perfectly human.
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