“Grandfather says…you must not hurt anybody or do harm to anyone. You must not fight. Do right always. It will give you satisfaction in life.” - Wovoka, PAIUTE
Deep inside, I had feelings of inadequacy and inferiority. Somewhere along the way, many of us developed strong feelings of inadequacy and inferiority. Building up our fractured self-esteem sometimes begins by simply accepting a service position. Low self-esteem doesn’t go away overnight. But with the help of the Fellowship who share our same feelings, and by working the Twelve Steps, we blossom into individuals that others and, most importantly, we ourselves respect.
In service, we listen well by listening for common ground rather than for ways to prove that our idea is better. N.A. offers plenty of opportunities for us to learn how to do a better job of living in the world. Communication is a two-way street, and we’re much better off when we work on our side, rather than insisting on improvements across the way. I will listen for common ground with patience and gratitude.