So, I was humbled today. In a good way.
Mike talks about this in his story, in Episode 3, but one of the things we were taught very early on was to "just be a good boy."
We were also taught to "practice these principles in all of our affairs." If you have spent any time around a 12-step program, you'll recognize that statement from the 12th step.
I haven't forgotten those two things, but if I'm being honest, I'm pretty sure that I fall short of those things, probably on a regular basis. In other words, I can still be a dick.
I was texting with a friend of mine today and they had come across our Facebook page, so I wanted to see what they thought. The feedback was extremely positive and obviously, that made me feel good.
But then they shared something with me; the fact that I have had a positive impact on their life. I didn't realize that I had, and in the texts back and forth I said that I was just being me, but that who I am has everything to be with the fact that I'm sober.
Hearing those comments from somebody that I care about as an individual, and that I respect was truly humbling. And it also reminded me of what I started out with at the beginning of this.
I always need to be a good boy. And I always need to practice the principles that I was taught, in all of my affairs. I deserve it, but more importantly, those around me deserve it.
I'm never going to be perfect, I can only be me. But if I keep those two simple items forefront of my mind, there's a pretty good chance that I'll be a decent human being.
And to that person that I was texting with today... Thank you for reminding me of the type of human being that I want to be.
