I’ve always been uncomfortable when someone compliments me. I’ve felt that I should say, “Thank you”, but it felt wrong somehow. Lots of times I tried to brush it off or ignore it but the awkwardness was always there. I’m sure the other person felt it too!
Recently at an OA meeting the idea popped into my head that my accomplishments are due to HP-given attributes, and if I do something good, that it’s because my HP is working with and through me.
I realized that this was the reason that taking a compliment felt disingenuous to me.
I feel so much freer now to accept a compliment with, “That wasn’t me alone: My HP and I both were responsible!”
This program amazes me; I’m so grateful that I continue to become even more “happy, joyous, and free” year after year!
~Anonymous
