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Post by Susan Peabody on Aug 24, 2022 17:38:56 GMT -8
June 8, 2023 Anger and resentment eat away on my soul. Anger is like a wave; it comes and goes; it's part of the tide that comes and goes. One must avoid the riptide that drags you under and then you must walk carefully over the rocks and muck that are left when the tide is out. Joy is like a beautiful Lake--pristine, cool, clear, and beautiful. Beautiful creatures live there. It is surrounded by trees and nature it's the perfect place to relax and rest. May your life be like a lake and not the ocean. I am a recovering alcoholic. I have been sober for 40 years. I cut my teeth on AA literature . . . AA recognizes that resentment (anger re-visited), is toxic to our inner lives. The case is plainly stated in the Big Book: "Resentment is the number one offender. It destroys more alcoholics than anything else." A person mired in resentment has scant chances of recovering from addiction." Forgiveness is "letting go of anger." You do not have to like the person, situation, or experience with them. You do not have to even associate with them, but you do have to let go of your resentments. From an AA meeting, circa 1982. Attachments:
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