robertGregory
09-06-2007, 02:11 AM
And so it goes "Live and Let Live"...
I use to not think this way. It was my lot in life to control everything, everyone, and impose my will (mostly via opinion) upon you. I passed judgment on myself and others, instantaneously without thinking... and without feeling...
Today, I make all attempts to think and act differently... As GOD directs
It is not to my benefit, nor to any other's benefit, that I cast my will or pass judgment.
I attempt to be in a position of maximum service. Even when my head gets cluttered, I make a conscious effort to "step back", be honest, learn, and let go... I have to... Or it will eventually kill me... Like alcohol almost did.
I can always learn from my successes, failures, and bear witness to other's struggles and triumphs. There are no true bad moments in life.
Some of the ways I can be of maximum service:
Is to be willing to help a person when approached by them and ask for assitance. I shall be more inclined to ask them questions about their situation and share how I had recovered from similar situation rather than dictate remedy. My sickness use to do that.
I must be willing to play the role that GOD wants me to. If a person is struggling, let them struggle, so as they may arrive at their own surrendering point on GOD's time. I must remain in position to be of assitance only when called upon. My interference (when I reach out on my terms) will only put distance to their recovery path (and not shorten it). I must not be the rescuer, it is not what GOD wants me to be.
And likewise, when a person triumphs, simply be happy for them. I shall sit humbly and not get all caught up, stealing the glory of their moment. Maybe I might want to simply express gratitude and move on. My examples of how I act are witnessed by others. It is important to focus on what GOD wants for me today... and pray for the courage to carry that out...
I use to not think this way. It was my lot in life to control everything, everyone, and impose my will (mostly via opinion) upon you. I passed judgment on myself and others, instantaneously without thinking... and without feeling...
Today, I make all attempts to think and act differently... As GOD directs
It is not to my benefit, nor to any other's benefit, that I cast my will or pass judgment.
I attempt to be in a position of maximum service. Even when my head gets cluttered, I make a conscious effort to "step back", be honest, learn, and let go... I have to... Or it will eventually kill me... Like alcohol almost did.
I can always learn from my successes, failures, and bear witness to other's struggles and triumphs. There are no true bad moments in life.
Some of the ways I can be of maximum service:
Is to be willing to help a person when approached by them and ask for assitance. I shall be more inclined to ask them questions about their situation and share how I had recovered from similar situation rather than dictate remedy. My sickness use to do that.
I must be willing to play the role that GOD wants me to. If a person is struggling, let them struggle, so as they may arrive at their own surrendering point on GOD's time. I must remain in position to be of assitance only when called upon. My interference (when I reach out on my terms) will only put distance to their recovery path (and not shorten it). I must not be the rescuer, it is not what GOD wants me to be.
And likewise, when a person triumphs, simply be happy for them. I shall sit humbly and not get all caught up, stealing the glory of their moment. Maybe I might want to simply express gratitude and move on. My examples of how I act are witnessed by others. It is important to focus on what GOD wants for me today... and pray for the courage to carry that out...