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Post by caressa on Dec 16, 2009 9:36:40 GMT -5
Have always been loving and caring to others, but not always able to direct that love to myself.
Prior to recovery, there was generally an intent or motive behind the action and thanks to recovery, I can give unconditionally.
I am grateful that I no longer have that "What's in it for me!" mentality. Every pay day I try to buy myself a treat just because! Most times I take myself out for dinner or buy myself something special.
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Post by SunnyGirl on Dec 16, 2009 12:17:16 GMT -5
Wednesday's Chip - Loving,caring/Indifferent “I need not fear my enemies because the most they can do is attack me. I need not fear my friends because the most they can do is betray me. But I have much to fear from people who are indifferent.” - - Russian Proverb "Indifferent" denotes an absence of feeling, concern, or interest.  Such a cold word and feeling! Another word or feeling that comes to mind and is quite similar is apathy, which is a numbness or lack of spirit. I care to much about people, to ever consider myself as feeling indifferent! Sometimes my "love and caring" for others gets me in trouble, my need to "help" or make their lives just a little easier is a wonderful definition of codependency. Doings things that prevent my addicted loved ones from facing the consequences of their behavior is not good for me or them. I steer clear of indifference, but if I begin to feel that way about a person, I need to get down on my knees and say a prayer for them and myself. All people deserve caring kindness, no matter how far down the ladder they might have slipped..... Have a wonderful Wednesday..... SG |
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Post by majestyjo on Apr 19, 2017 18:07:23 GMT -5
This is ironic. On my way back from taking my blood pressure at the pharmacy, I was thinking (I know that is scary), I did service at the Legion. It is what they did for the community. I use to hold Euchre and Movie nights for senior citizens. When someone came into the Legion, I would go up to them, introduced myself, the only think I left out was the fact that I was an alcoholic. I would ask them where they are from and welcome them. I made myself do this because I had low self-esteem and self-confidence.
I did care for others, just didn't do a very good job of caring for myself.
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Such a cold word and feeling! Another word or feeling that
. I will be back looking for Lin and others.