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Tuesday, November 4, 2008

special?




We look at some people as if they were special, gifted, divine. Nobody is special and gifted and divine. No more than you are, no more than I am. The only difference, the very only one, is that they have begun to understand what they really are and have begun to practice it.
- Richard Bach
this quote impressed me and struck a chord about early recovery.

the many times i viewed someone as remarkable or special;
looking back at that habit of putting a person "on a pedestal".

having spent so much time and energy masking my true self,
and trying to be tougher, cooler or more amorous, i had no
clue who or what i was anymore.

gradually the hero worship lessened, and i began to
appreciate the qualities of others, without envy.
having witnessed friends panic when a sponsor
relapsed, taught me some valuable lessons.

no one is immune;
accept your shortcomings,
embrace your strengths,
find your own path,

remain responsible and accountable and available.




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