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Remember Mindfulness – sit comfortably

Compassion, not judgement

If I did not know about God and sin, would
I go to hell? No, said the missionary, not if
you did not know. Then why, asked the
tribesman earnestly, did you tell me?
Anon.
This familiar story illustrates the idea that
‘ignorance is bliss.’. People in denial from addiction
sometimes react like this when they find themselves
in rehab. They realise they have lost their innocent
attitude towards addiction and will henceforward
always feel guilty. Basically, they are not yet ready to
quit. Everyone deals with their problems in their
own way and in their own time. We should not judge
people for not acting in the way we would like. Am I
able to show compassion rather than judgment?

Shame and guilt are big issues. But in recovery, they
will hold me back. Of course, I feel ashamed of my
past, and even my belief that I am a good but sick
person who has done regrettable things, does not lift
the burden. However, Steps Eight and Nine provide
a way of dealing with this. I must act to complete
these steps thoroughly and over time, as I work
through my list of amends, I will feel the burden
lighten. Today I ask for insight into past actions.