I am learning daily not to live by my feelings. Waking up used to be a chore. I would be so sad that I would cry till time to go to work. How sad is that? Well those feelings still crop up. But today I try to see them as they really are. Walk through them and know that life is going to/ uh is ok.
I have begun training to work on our local crisis line. There is so much to learn. I think/thought I was a good listener. And I am. But listening is only part of it. I have spent the past 4 years coaching woman with the same disease I have, alcoholism. Leading them to solutions that are tried and true. Well, this isn't the case with the help line. Proactive listening would be a good term. Non judgemental. Leaving our own feelings out of the conversation. Thank God this is a training class. about 30 hours of classroom and reading of the "manuel". I am intrigued and willing to volunteer. Is this the right avenue for me? A good fit? We will see. If not, I will not hang my head in shame. I will understand me better and look elsewhere for an opportunity to serve.
One thing I won't forget is I am sober today by God's grace. There are no good works to get his love, but giving back helps ME to feel better and hopefully will help someone else.
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