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or part of the problem. my motives for my early service work were not always pure and i have had experience with the big fish -- small pond syndrome. time in service and recovery have taught me a few painful lessons about how to serve my fellowship and keep my personality out of it.
one of the hardest concepts i still have a problem or three with is wanting to get my way. after all, so i not know what is best for my group, my area, and my region? well not really! my first response to realizing that maybe i did not have THE ANSWERS was to shut-up and let others make decisions. this over-reaction was also not what i needed to do. today, i try and express my opinion, provide the facts that led me to my conclusion and let the service body in on my thought process. i then allow myself to listen to the responses from the other members in attendance and work with them to reach solutions that are spiritual and fit!
of course as a selfish, self-centered addict, i hardly do this perfectly all the time, but at least i am open-minded and willing to try. and i believe that this was the thrust of the reading -- to be part of the solution by actively participating in group conscience, let go of my personality and opinions, and see what happens.
what a different way to live and serve -- selflessly!
∞ DT ∞