A WOMAN’S SPIRIT #essentialsofrec #Courtesy #Feelings

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December


First I had to learn to stand up for myself. Now I’m learning to avoid offending others while doing so. Courtesy is a virtue.

~ Rose Casey 

As human beings we have a tendency to let our own feelings get mixed up with the feelings of other people. Thus one of the most important discoveries we make in this program is where “we end and someone else begins.”

The boundary lesson is one we probably never learned in our family of origin, and we have had many pain-filled experiences as a result. But we are learning it now. Although we occasionally step on others’ toes, if we can do it with respect and grace, it is not too costly a price for learning this most elementary lesson. The key word here is respect. Courteously owning our behavior empowers us and sets a clear and positive example for others.

Sincere efforts to grow, if not at the expense of others, will ultimately bless us many times over. Our growth will benefit the significant people in our lives too. Sincere effort, only, is required.

I am assured that courtesy can prevail in every situation. I can be kind to other people today.

© 1994 by Hazelden Foundation

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