my daily reflections…

responsibility had to begin with me, as it often does in my reflections, actions, and behaviors. i realized that to truly respect myself, i needed to confront the truth about my past misdeeds. this personal moral inventory had to be all about me, and NOBODY else. this self-respect required a willingness to acknowledge my flaws and imperfections, which proved to be a challengin task. my inflated ego made it difficult to admit that i had violated many of the standards i expected others to uphold in order to earn my respect. i had to focus on my own role in creatin the issues i faced. lookin back now, i recognize the humility it took to undertake this personal examination. i had to dismantle my old self, start anew, and learn from the experiences of others who were also engaged in their own moral inventories. livin in a halfway house for two and a half years served a purpose; it provided the support i needed from those who had walked the same path, helpin me learn to embrace acceptance, responsibility, courage, and self-respect. 1 day @ a time...