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Risking Vulnerability
Risking Vulnerability
24 May
Risking vulnerability
Page 150
“As we grow, we learn to overcome the tendency to run and hide from ourselves and our feelings.“
Basic Text, p. 85
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Rather than risk vulnerability, many of us have developed habits that keep others at a safe distance. These patterns of emotional isolation can give us the feeling we are hopelessly locked behind our masks. We used to take risks with our lives; now we can take risks with our feelings. Through sharing with other addicts, we learn that we are not unique; we do not make ourselves unduly vulnerable simply by letting others know who we are, for we are in good company. And by working the Twelve Steps of the NA program, we grow and change. We no longer want or need to hide our emerging selves. We are offered the opportunity to shed the emotional camouflage we developed to survive our active addiction.
By opening ourselves to others, we risk becoming vulnerable, but that risk is well worth the rewards. With the help of our sponsor and other recovering addicts, we learn how to express our feelings honestly and openly. In turn, we become nourished and encouraged by the unconditional love of our companions. As we practice spiritual principles, we find strength and freedom, both in ourselves and in those around us. We are set free to be ourselves and to enjoy the company of our fellow addicts.
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What’s a movie you expected to hate but ended up loving?
What is a movie you expected to hate but end up loving? I want everyone to know that there are so many choices that I can make right now, but the movies that I have selected are Beavis and Butthead do America. This cartoon movie consisted of a lot of vulgarity throughout the entire movie. I ended up watching this movie more than several times. This movie came out during the 1990s. I really didn’t know who really starred in the movie, but it really made me laugh all of the time. To me, this movie should have an R rating. Another movie that I have selected is the Batman movie during the 1960s. I selected these 2 movies because it made me smile and laugh all of the time ⏲️ .
