When I was actively addicted, I blamed the "others".

The 'others' were guilty. It was their fault. They made me do this.
They 'others' were ugly, mean, hateful, cruel and spiteful.

The problem was in the 'others'. For I heaped upon them all the
ugliness I perceived in the world.

But now I see that I was blindly projecting upon those who were
completely innocent of these things. The ugliness was merely oozing
out of me.

Now that I am free, I see a far different connection.

They 'others' are, clearly seen, beautiful, gentle, loving, kind and
helpful.

I realize now that, in reality, the problem was not in the 'others'.
It was instead the ANSWER that was in these 'others'.

They have changed not at all. I have merely stopped seeing myself in
them. And now, at last, only forgiveness oozes out of me.

This forgiveness is not for them, for they are guilty of nothing. The
forgiveness is for me. . .

Take the time to see clearly today and you will realize that you too
are completely worthy of your own forgiveness.

Best,

Don
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