Thanks for sharing, Pat. I suppose all of us are a result of what happened in our childhood. I am so sorry for your pain.....and I can hear your self-respect has returned. I think many of us could learn from things you have to say alone the lines of making choices and becoming a better person.
As for dropping the rope......I agree that you are not ready yet. Just wanted to respond to you asking what it meant. I remember one time when I foolishly told a newcomer to just don't waste time in all this other stuff and drop the rope. (Well, in so many words...that's what I told him.) Of course, he wasn't ready-- and I know that most people have to get that mindset before they can do it.
You know, PatPat, there is another feller on here that I have come to think a lot of, and today I read a post he sent a board member who was in so much pain. I marvelled at the compassion and wisdom in his words. I do not have the gift to know how to do that. But, here is the amazing thing.....guess why his W left him? Abuse.
I have a feeling that you have not only decided to change yourself for the better...but I think you may be an instrument in helping others in their lives. God bless you in the new year.
It is not about what you feel should work in your M. It is about doing the work that gets the right results. Do what works!
