I love to listen to newcomers, at least those that are willing to share. It brings me back to what it was like. The anger, pain, bewilderment - or just being overwhelmed with simple day to day problems that have piled up out of control. I know it all too well. A lot of newcomers are told to sit down and shut up, but if they did this, I'd miss out.
It's funny... over the years, when people have told me they appreciated what I said in a meeting it was usually something that was like a newcomer rant. It was being openly honest and frustrated and in pain, and unintentionally funny. Not the stuff I really thought long and hard about. It was when I sounded like a newcomer... not like an olde phart.
You're right Bari, some of the most profound insights I've ever heard came from people who are beginning the sobering up process themselves. They talk with such honesty and conviction, that even the most skeptical amongst us take notice. That's the program in action my friend. Thanks Bari, for the insight. Have a wonderful day...
~God bless~
-- Edited by Mr_David on Tuesday 13th of September 2011 01:01:32 PM
I tell newcomers if they don't talk they are depriving someone of something they need. When they speak another newcomer who is where they are at that time wil indentify with what they say and think man I'm not so unique and I'm not alone otheres are feeling the same as me.
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