Thoughtful/Self-pitying

[caressa]

In today, I am much more thoughtful of others. I believe it is a gift that I was given in recovery. The ability to see and care where others are coming from. I don't have to agree or like the situation, but I do need to respect the other person and where they are at.

I don't do pity parties very often. They aren't much fun!

I didn't have one when I found out I had diabetes. I tend to feel a little when I want ice cream and can't have it.

[Lin]

I could have written you post..except for the diabetes part. I am definitely more thoughtful of others today. And I am definitely not hosting so many pity parties.

I think it has to do with change. I have change how I look at my life and how I use gratitude to appreciate the things that used to just get under my6 skin. I am on a commiittee at one of my jobs. And yesterday we had a quuick project that had to be done in jsut a few hours. It involved every student , faculty member and staf in the whole school. I took it on. I knew My schedule was more flexible than others and i got the job done. I did it to be thoughtful of others. I could have used my flexible Monday to do my own paperwork or relax, but I did not I WANTED to help out. Being thoughtful of others is a very good way to be. I no longer focus on the crappy things in my life. It sure makes the days go by smoother.

LIN

[caressa]

Today I was thoughtful. I got a call to come into work for 3 p.m. to cover the last hour of a girl's shift where I volunteer. I filled in for a guy who was sick Friday. He is still sick and she was filling in for him. Yesterday I agreed to fill in for a girl who has a job placement for 26 weeks. So I will be doing her shift and my own on Thursday.

People ask me why I do it. It helps me get out of my apartment. I don't have to go outside to get to the CAP room. I get to interact and help others and not stay isolated.