To Pity or Not to Pity
When someone's going through a tough time, is your emotional response pity? Most of us don't like to be pitied because even if it's well intentioned, it comes across as condescending and demeaning. None of us want to make others feel that way.
So the next time you start to feel pity, stop and let compassion, respect and dignity come through in your attitude.
Remind yourself: I've gone through my trials and tribulations, and I've grown and strengthened. Now it's my opportunity to support and be there for another.
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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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