April 8
Most of us would rather be ruined by praise than saved by criticism.
~Jimmy F.
It is not always the person who tells us nice things that is our friend. Often the one who cares enough to tell us the truth - even if that truth hurts - is the one who cares the most.
Adult children oftentimes have problems with boundaries. We do not always see where we are out of bounds. We are too close to the situation. We do not have perspective. It is a friend who has some distance from us and our environment who can be more objective. When friends tell us what they see, we gain the perspective to make healthier decisions.
Just because it is criticism doesn't mean that they are right or that we should believe them. And just because it is criticism doesn't mean we should reject the person and dismiss what is said.
As I learn to accept my imperfections, I am better able to accept honesty from others.
Today's reading is from the book Days of Healing, Days of Joy: Daily Meditations for Adult Children*
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"No matter what you have done up to this moment, you get 24 brand-new hours to spend every single day." --Brian Tracy
AA gives us an opportunity to recreate ourselves, with God's help, one day at a time. --Rufus K.
When you get to the end of your rope, tie a knot and hang on. --Franklin D. Roosevelt
We stay sober and clean together - one day at a time!
God says that each of us is worth loving.
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