TEMPER

[caressa222]

Father Leo's Daily Meditation

TEMPER

"Your temper is the only thing 
that doesn't get better with age."

-- Anonymous

I lost my temper when I was in the wrong and wanted to protect
myself. My temper was closely associated with my ego and pride; I
hated to admit I was in the wrong.

Today I know that I am not God. I make mistakes and apologize. I
don't have to have an answer. It is okay to be imperfect and human.

And you know what I am finding? I don't lose my temper so much!
I pray that I may express my anger and discomfort without having a
selfish temper tantrum.

When I get upset, I have to remember recovery begins with me.  I ask myself, "What part of this is mine?

[majestyjo]

Temper can turn into anger and rage. It is a threat to recovery. How many times did you say and still say, don't tell me what to do. Don't tell me I can't. How many times did you pick up and say I'll show you. How many times did you drink to someone else's health.