Posted by Greg on October 27, 2000, at 11:10:05
In reply to Re: Surgery went well » Greg, posted by Rzip on October 26, 2000, at 21:53:44
Rzip,
I don't think I've ever had anyone ask me this question before. I tripped over my thoughts several times before trying to respond. I'll do my best.
First, I don't think that everyone here particularly likes me. I lead with my heart. I have yet to find that common ground between mind and soul, but I'm trying. I tend to get very passionate about certain subjects, and during those times I can be less than tactful. I think this is evident in some of my recent posts. Once again, I am sorry about that. I could easily blame these times on my dis-ease, but that would be doing myself, you and the others here an injustice. I am ultimately responsible for what I say and do.
Bottom line? I yam what I yam, and that's all that I yam (I love to quote Popeye) I just try to be myself. I don't expect everyone to like me. I try to be honest, caring and compassionate. I try to reach out to others when I think I can help. I try to be open and honest about who I am and let others get to know me. Does that open me up to get hurt? Absolutely. But I'd rather get hurt from time to time than lead a life that shelters me from the joys and happiness that are waiting for me, all I have to do is grab it. I haven't always been this way. I was at a time in my life, a very cold, calculating, miserable person. I saw only the negative things in life. I had no friends and didn't want any. This was when I was a practicing alcoholic. I finally hit bottom and decided to seek help. I didn't get it right the first time, I was in and out of recovery centers, AA and detox facilities on numerous occasions before it finally soaked in. I finally found the real Greg and decided I liked him. On Jan 3rd of 2001 I will celebrate my 13th birthday of sobriety. I am very proud of that.
Probably the most important thing I can tell you is to just be yourself. Be honest about who and what you are. Be true to yourself. Be prepared that sometimes you will get hurt, but if you're lucky like me, you will find a wealth of riches in your family and friends that will last you a lifetime. And you'll feel better about yourself too. Remember that the rebuilding process starts inside of you. Once you become OK with who you are you will have more friends than you ever could have hoped for. My Grandmother once told me "The greatest injustice you can do to yourself is to try to be someone that you're not". She was a very wise woman.
I wish you the best in your journey for peace and contentment. If there is anything I can do to help, just ask. My e-mail is at the top of the page if you'd like to write me.
Peace,
GregP.S. I'm one of those people that if you ask me what time it is, I'll tell you how to build a watch. Sorry about the lengthly response.
> Greg,
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> I hope that you are recuperating well. Peaceful and relaxed?
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> I was wondering if I can trouble you with a question. How did you get the people on this board to like you so much? What is your secret (if you care to share).
>
> - Rzip
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