One day last week at work we were discussing addiction and the 12 step program that addicts use in their rehabilitation process. We decided that it would benefit everyone if, on occasion, they applied it to their own lives. One could do any inventory of oneself, a searching and fearless moral landscape of who we are and what we would like to be.
One would have to think in vivid detail and with total honesty about themselves. One could evaluate who they were, how they think and behave towards themselves, others and God. Where have I been selfish, dishonest, or where can I make improvements. One must not blame the other person, become defensive or their inventory would not be forthright.
Looking deeply into one's self takes courage, strength and a certain type of conviction to see yourself honestly for who we are, and the light can shine within on the person we would like to become, as we turn towards God, towards others, and towards ourselves. Ultimately, we would be asked to make changes with our words and our behavior. As a result, some relationships would be made stronger and some would crumble during the process. Nevertheless, we look at ourselves honestly, and sit in both the role of judge and jury as we bring about a plan for change and growth.
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