Today is August 28, 2005 A Great Day for Recovery!
CHARACTER
"A man never discloses his own character so clearly as when he describes another's." -- Johann Paul Richter
I was always so perceptive when it came to assessing the character faults of others. I could offer the best therapy and treatment to others; the best advice in the world. I was excellent at "pulling the covers" on a con-man --- but always I missed me! I never really heard my insights. I never followed my advice. I always minimized my character faults.
Usually what I saw in others was reflected in my own personality. The things I loathed in others existed in me. The anger and resentments came from a denial of self.
In sobriety I hear the advice of others. I don't always like it but I hear it. I give criticism and today I am growing in my acceptance of criticism.
In relationships may I see clearly my own reflection.
Phil said
Aug 28, 2005
Yupper Wendy. This is why there are no mirrors in the igloo I live in. I keep breaking them all,
looking at the reflection. lol
Cant even get a good shave--gotta sneak up on them, when they arent looking back (Smile)
Looking At others? I wear sunglasses-lol
Rick said
Aug 29, 2005
Yup
If I hate something about somebody, i usually have the same defect. Maybe to a lesser degree but it's there.
It's kinda like some allergies I have! Why is it I'm allegeric to the things i like best or taste best or that I crave?? See I guess we really like some of our defects
Today is August 28, 2005
A Great Day for Recovery!
CHARACTER
I was always so perceptive when it came to assessing the character faults of others. I could offer the best therapy and treatment to others; the best advice in the world. I was excellent at "pulling the covers" on a con-man --- but always I missed me! I never really heard my insights. I never followed my advice. I always minimized my character faults.Usually what I saw in others was reflected in my own personality. The things I loathed in others existed in me. The anger and resentments came from a denial of self.
In sobriety I hear the advice of others. I don't always like it but I hear it. I give criticism and today I am growing in my acceptance of criticism.
In relationships may I see clearly my own reflection.
Yupper Wendy. This is why there are no mirrors in the igloo I live in. I keep breaking them all,
looking at the reflection. lol
Cant even get a good shave--gotta sneak up on them, when they arent looking back (Smile)
Looking At others? I wear sunglasses-lol
Yup
If I hate something about somebody, i usually have the same defect. Maybe to a lesser degree but it's there.
It's kinda like some allergies I have! Why is it I'm allegeric to the things i like best or taste best or that I crave?? See I guess we really like some of our defects
ALCOHOL???--duh