TACT
“Tact is the art of making a point without making an enemy.”
~ Howard W. Newton ~
Recovery entails not hurting people’s feelings unnecessarily. I am learning to say what I have to say without causing offense. I am learning to be tactful and respectful.
As a drunk, I would say the first thing that came to mind, without regard for the feelings of others. I was often violent with words, sarcastic with comments, and cruel with dialogue. I judged tact as a sign of weakness. I regarded sensitivity as wimpy. I experienced my power by forcing people to change their minds!
Today I do not wish to live like this. I am willing to engage in sincere conversation. I am not afraid to show I care. Today I desire to be tactful.
God, let me always express my opinion respectfully.
© 2008 Leo Booth
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