My fear can be as quick as a flash of heat lightning -- suddenly just there, filling the sky -- reacting to a threat, regardless of whether it is real or imagined.
And so, so often, it is imagined.
Along those lines, lately it's important for me to remember that a question is not a criticism, nor is it an accusation. It is a question.
And even if it is a bit of a criticism or accusation, it still serves me best to respond solely as if it is nothing more than a question.
Pause.
Breathe.
Be truthful.
Trust.
It takes practice.
I identify much.
Posted by: dAAve | September 12, 2011 at 02:36 AM
Thank you. I am having the worst time with my 1st sponsor who is not my sponsor anymore and being very judgemental of her behavior. I am upset about it all the time and sad and don't want to attend meetings in my area. I am praying every day and hope to have the uncomfortable crap go away very soon. She is sick and so am I. I love the -32 that is great. Thank you. Julie
Posted by: Julie Meier | September 12, 2011 at 08:41 AM
I have been pondering this and just had an example supplied by a conversation with my husband moments ago! Thanks for writing, I appreciate it very much.
Posted by: Peggy | September 17, 2011 at 08:12 PM