Post by SunnyGirl on Nov 2, 2008 17:49:09 GMT -5
LIVE AND LET LIVE
This is a reminder that most of us need- often.
We need to make ourselves realize that we are
not equipped to judge or criticize others for what
they are or do.
My only concern should be my own conduct, my
own improvement, my own life. Each of us are
entitled to his own view of things, but we have
no right to inflict it on anyone else.
This slogan is such a wonderful tool for recovery.
But I've had such a difficult time with it thru the years.
When I watch a family member throwing their life
away, I just want to slap them and say "wake up",
you are destroying your life. But in reality, I know
there is absolutely nothing I can do to prevent them
from doing just that. My "A" hit her bottom, but
discovered that there was a basement and floors
beneath that.....
It is my prayer, that I will always have the strength
to let go and allow God to put recovery on the heart
of my addicted loved ones....
Peace on the journey..... SunnyGirl
This is a reminder that most of us need- often.
We need to make ourselves realize that we are
not equipped to judge or criticize others for what
they are or do.
My only concern should be my own conduct, my
own improvement, my own life. Each of us are
entitled to his own view of things, but we have
no right to inflict it on anyone else.
This slogan is such a wonderful tool for recovery.
But I've had such a difficult time with it thru the years.
When I watch a family member throwing their life
away, I just want to slap them and say "wake up",
you are destroying your life. But in reality, I know
there is absolutely nothing I can do to prevent them
from doing just that. My "A" hit her bottom, but
discovered that there was a basement and floors
beneath that.....
It is my prayer, that I will always have the strength
to let go and allow God to put recovery on the heart
of my addicted loved ones....
Peace on the journey..... SunnyGirl
. I will be back looking for Lin and others.