Love it! Bang on - I've grown more by people who have gotten in my face and called me on my BS than those who were there to give me comfort and solace. I think a balance is needed, but man, there is reason they call it growing "pains".


Thanks for sharing that...gonna steal it...

I found one I loved today, came across it rather accidentally:


"Sleep is the best meditation."
Dalai Lama

So, I am not depressed and avoiding life when I sleep for days...

I am meditating, LIKE A BOSS!!!

Great quote - the people that have contributed most to my growth in recovery and the ones that tend to stick in my mind are those that loved me enough to tell me the truth even when it was something totally unpalatable to me.

I really enjoy discussion especially with people who disagree with me as I usually learn such a huge amount from it if i am open and willing to listen and think about what people say.

That's really quite poignant. As Paul mentions, balance is needed and as Nicky mentions, if someone challenges me face some truth I don't want to face about myself in a helpful way, that is still going to sting a bit (hurt pride and all that) but I can choose to ignore it or examine it's value and learn from that.

I can learn from everything, good and bad. My program warns me not to rest on my laurels or think I've got it all worked out now.

If I find people treat me unacceptably and it irks me that helps me grow too. They show me how not to be, and examining how I feel in reaction can help me put myself in someone else's shoes and try not to be harshly judgemental like that with other people.

There are many times too when debate from opposite viewpoints is enjoyable and agreeing to disagree without resentment or hurt pride is a spiritual milestone. Being open-minded is also a spiritual exercise. I may be right, but then again I might be wrong!

I like TK's Dalai Lama quote too but I sleep really deeply these days so I hope there is at least a tiny bit going on in my subconcious!

Thanks ScarletAngel.

I like that M.

The most painful times in my recovery have been the greatest teachers.

I believe today that pain really is the touchstone of growth!

Was talking last night to someone about those meetings I used to go to where I just couldn't stand what other people were saying :o)

I get what it means today to say I learn from everybody and most days I can do that cheerfully...none of my business what someone else says or thinks, but I can learn a lot when listening especially if I can listen to the reaction in my own head.

Now, if someone seeks me out to tell me why they don't agree with me...that's a real learning opportunity :o)

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Perfect!

My favorite quote is still: "Just because it is written doesn't mean that it's so."

But I also love what the Dalai Lama says about sleep! Good news! Lol. Love the Dalai Lama.

I gathered alot of wisdom from forrest gump;
1) life is like a box of chocolates, ya never know what you are gonna get....
2) Fear and limits are an illusion;;;;

fresh off the press from Michael Jordan.

I love quotes! Thanks for sharing! I often just look some up to inspire me... I've been living with one for a LONG time, now that I'm living sober, I live it with an even deeper understanding:

"Anything worth doing is never easy"!

Nice one, loveface and even nicer to hear you are doing well!

TKVangogh - I love your quote and your take on it.......