Wednesday, November 7, 2007

Away again

I was away all day yesterday at a meeting in Virginia. Got up at 4 AM and caught a very early flight and got back home around 11:30 PM last night. It was a meeting with several other scientists.

I guess that it's been a while since I've seen scientific egos go at each other. But watching the one-up-manship at work made me glad that I have a choice of whether to join in or just sit still. I chose the latter.

I can remember how I'd get pleasure in years past of feeling full of myself and being arrogant when I knew that I was right about a study or had the data to substantiate a point. I'd hammer it home. Now I think back on what an ego driven jerk I could be. I wouldn't ever be yelling but sometimes just cold hard statements are even worse. So witnessing yesterday's tirade by one of the scientists made me realize once again that I'm thankful that I can accept a divergence of opinion and work towards a way to unify people in a discussion. This is a good example to me of how Tradition One works in the program and in my life.

4 comments:

  1. Your keyword of humility is what it's all about. Changing in ways that make us better people is crucial.
    Thanks for sharing this experience.

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  2. i've also come to the point now where i can utter my opinion and don't feel the need to hammer it home anymore. i feel i've given my info, take it or leave it... and that's a good place to be right now.

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  3. I liked your share about what brought you to Al-Anon. I am also an ACOA, and have been around addicts and alcholics all my life. I go to Al-Anon, not because there's someone around me that is drinking, but because I am trying to learn what a truly healthy relationship with myself and my Higher Power is all about.

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  4. Yea, thanks for sharing your experience. Isn't it wonderful to have those moments when you can see your growth?

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