Those of us who live in one day at a time recovery really don’t know the outcome of our endeavors before they happen. We might like to think we do, but when such outcomes are up to other people to fulfill, they can go by the wayside, and at times fail. Such mismanagement of plans can be humbling indeed. If we can remain humble perhaps we won’t feel humiliated. This is in accordance with how our ego takes it. It can, at times, cause arguments, rifts, or other ill feelings. In matters of marriage, or other close relationships, we should always have an open discussion about such plans and outcomes. Just because we’re close to someone doesn’t mean we can expect others to jump on board. In matters of business, expectations and outcomes should be made clear by all concerned. These are realities and one reality is that outcomes can vary regardless of no matter how well they have been thought through, discussed and planned. Even the healthiest of people can have difficulties with disappointment and failure. It happens to most of us. One day at a time we recover. That’s all we can do.
