Many people living in one day at a time recovery know that all people have, will, and do cast the shadows of the shadow-self. With time in recovery, and sometimes very much time in recovery, we begin to recognize this reality. Our reality is for us to become capable of recognizing, accepting, and then watching these shadows become less prevalent and less demanding as we recognize the development of our true-selves. We become far from perfect and we do start to accept human imperfection in ourselves and others. We become less critical and less punishing and less punishable. Somehow or someway we become more tolerant. One day at a time we understand the importance of remaining abstinent. This teaches us that we all cast shadows due to our fearful, prejudicial, and egoic imaginings. Nonetheless we begin to become imperfect beacons of hope. We become ambassadors of grace. Peace.
