Many people who have aged or are aging while living life in one day at a time recovery have developed or will develop the reality of simple sensitivity. When we do we become less susceptible to criticizing other’s ideas, beliefs or actions simply because we do not think, believe, or act the same way as others think, believe, or do. Over time we have came to believe we are not all that, and that we are not always right. We also understand that giving unsolicited advise is often seen as criticism and can be detrimental in helping someone in stepping up to the plate, taking a swing, and maybe even hitting a homerun. Many of us have experienced a fair amount of unsolicited advice or unwarranted criticism that harmed our recovery early on as we were trying to live life one day at a time. The upside of this is we probably developed simple sensitivity because of this. If we cannot encourage most of us try to be quiet unless another is seeking constructive criticism. We also become accepting of constructive criticism. It’s all part of growth. Peace.
