As all of you know I am doing the 12 Steps of OA and have now made it to the step where I have to make a list of people that I have harmed in my past. When I first thought about this step I thought oh.. I have to make amends to people that I have harmed by my overeating.. well it is not like that it is making amends to everyone / anyone that I have harmed because of my character defects then it becomes a bit scary. I am nervous because I know that I have caused harm to several people because of behaviors that I have/had.
It is going to be a difficult step for me but one that I know that I will need to do and face things that I am not proud of. I have found so far that I have a habit of sabotaging relationships in my work place. I am really ashamed of some of the behaviors that I recognize now and need to make amends to some ex co workers that may or may not want to talk to me and accept my apology. I want to make every effort to do this so that I can finally let go of some painful memories from my past. As difficult as this step will be I know that it will help me to grow spiritually and rid myself of some negative character defects that I have. I hope after these 2 steps people around me will see the sincerety in me. I am truly sorry for any harm I have caused in my past. As I type this I feel heavy in the heart because of hurt I have brought to others and hope that my apology will give them the peace that I hope to feel.. I know that God is walking me thru this step and will guide me and listen to my prayers. I know his love has no end. I pray that I bring no harm to the people I love...
Wednesday, April 30, 2008
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