It's Okay To Be Me

Alcohol
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Time after time newcomers have tried to keep to themselves certain facts about their lives. . . . they have turned to easier methods. . . . But they had not learned enough humility. . . . ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS, pp. 72-73

Humility sounds so much like humiliation, but it really is the ability to look at myself and honestly accept what I find. I no longer need to be the smartest or dumbest or any other est. Finally, it is okay to be me. It is easier for me to accept myself if I share my whole life. If I cannot share in meetings, then I had better have a sponsor someone with whom I can share those certain facts that could lead me back to a drunk, to death. I need to take all the Steps. I need the Fifth Step to learn true humility. Easier methods do not work.

Daily Reflections, 14 May.
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What...you mean you just want to be a worker among workers, a friend among friends...? Sounds kind of cultish to me...Where..oh where is that independent spirit?

[Begin song]
I've got to be me...
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Where is that uniqueness*? You should be the EST**!

*A surchage of terminal will be added to all uniqueness purchases...

**Extra Stupid Thinking

Just remember, the logical thinking is that you are NOT OK as you are......that's what alcohol will help with. A NEW YOU. Complete with jails, DUI's and death as well as other exciting cultural and legal events...
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"Humility:  A clear recognition of what and who I really am, followed by a sincere attempt to become all that I can be." 


I always wanted to fit. Somewhere. ANYwhere. Since coming to AA and working The Steps, I'm finding that I fit EVERY where.

I liked the **est-ism! Good to see you posting!