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Feb. 27, 2010 My epiphany first came in the group form of Alcoholics Anonymous or AA. The group consciousness was in some ways person centered without a singular therapist other than my sponsor. The group was about fostering higher self-esteem and for me taking responsibility for my past behavior and refraining from blaming others. Even if others had complicity it was not my place to sit in judgment of them or to justify any or all of whatever predicament I found myself in. Whether it was with the IRS or most importantly family and friends. AA became my therapist and my road to self-actualization because I did not have any self worth and with AA came the tools that helped reconstruct my life and to become aware that I did have a lot to contribute to the relationships that I ignored and abused. I started to realize that once I stopped abusing alcohol and drugs that I was left to take on life on life’s terms. It was my opportunity to begin feeling that I could stay off alcohol and because of that I could hold a job, maintain a relationship with my wife and actually make friends. Making and keeping friends was something that I had failed miserably at because of my low self-esteem. Self-actualization took place in my life because I increased my levels of awareness that I could start to reshape my life without being encumbered by alcohol. My true nature, warts and all could surface and I would not deny my positive experiences or my negative ones. ------------ About the author Jack Briant: My writings are personal musings, but they transcend my own individual experience and seek to touch your heart and soul through experiences of your own. I seem to see life through the lens of metaphors that show up whenever I am moved or connected with the deeper meaning of life in front of me. My style humorous in one layer can move you to tears or have you nodding "yes" as you sidle up to the emotions in you. My explorations delve into the human condition as it relates to fragmented relationships, blended family challenges and any form of the addictions that plague us. I won't try to tell you what to do or give you 10 easy steps or even point you in the direction I think you should be headed. Rather it is my wish that you take longer looks at the areas of your life you only gave fleeting glances to.
Email: jackbriant@mac.com
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