Today’s meeting was about humility, which is very important to my recovery, particularly my ability to listen deeply. I have found it best to be in a place of balanced peace and openness in order to really hear and be receptive to others or even my own internal voice. For that, I need to be right sized and internally quiet. Ego deflation, which was emphasized in the meeting, is easy for me. I am comfortable recognizing my past “defects” and shortcomings. Self criticism and judgement come easily. The part of that balance which does not come easily is to recognize that in some ways I am unique and remarkable, as is everyone else. I would like to always remember that I am a valuable human who can do things others cannot .
