As we realize our need to be forgiven, we tend to be more forgiving. At least we know that we are no longer intentionally making life miserable for people.
Basic Text, pp. 39-40
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In our addiction we often treated others badly, sometimes deliberately finding ways to make their lives miserable. In our recovery, we may still have a tendency to pass judgment on others actions because we think we know how that person should behave. But as we progress in our recovery we often find that, to accept ourselves, we must accept those around us.
It may be difficult to watch as someones insanity manifests itself. But if we detach ourselves from the problem, we can start living in the solution. And if we feel affected by anothers actions, we can extend the principle of forgiveness.
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Just for today: I will strive to forgive rather than be forgiven. I will try to act in such a way that I feel worthy of self-love.
I find myself forgiving others very easily behind the notion that i can relate to making similiar mistakes & the fact that i support & believe people can change. Additionally it also may likely be because i struggle so much to forgive myself, yet despartly seek forgiveness from those that i have hurt and those whom have formed unfavorable opinions of me in search of acceptance again. All too quickly to realize that my main concern must be focused first on God"s forgivness & approval in order to direct and even allow me the ability to forgive myself sucessfully and any other real attempts toward a meaningful & lasting recovery.
