A:
The next “A” letter we look at points to that of
“accountability.”
“But he that knew not, and did commit things worthy of
stripes, shall be beaten with few stripes.
For unto whomsoever much is given, of him shall be much required: and to whom
men have committed much, of him they will ask the more.”
Luke 12:48
“Accepting
responsibility for our actions…”
It’s a
well-worn phrase, especially in addiction/recovery circles. But it cannot be
emphasized enough. It is the realization of the part we played in our ugly
realities.
But there is
more to the accountability issue than that. It also incorporates the hopeful
opportunity to be a light and an encouraging guide to others. It’s evident in
the twelfth step…
“Having had a spiritual awakening as
the result of these steps, we tried to carry this message to addicts, and to
practice these principles in all our affairs.”
If we can
make the shift from viewing ourselves as doomed disordered eating sufferers to
honest, transparent, real-life helpers, we move from imprisoning self-obsession
to healthy connection and acceptance of ourselves and others.
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© 2018 by Sheryle Cruse
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