Submission is for Jiu-Jitsu and Other Stuff
Recovery has taught me that I must be flexible with my approach or method but not with my needs and principles(which are static-not dynamic). When I flex on my principles or needs, I get bent out of shape. When I do not flex on my methods, I get bent out of shape. Being mindful of when it is time to flex and time to stand strong is key. As a spiritually maturing person,getting to know myself; my needs are no longer preferences and desires that I hope for others to fulfill or validate. My needs are determined by me and not available as a matter for debate. In work, love, and friendship, I have the luxury of choosing proximity to those who are mature and respectful enough to accept this. This has been a deal breaker for my family of origin, who treats me as if my values do not exist or matter or that I owe it to them to put myself aside for the sake of their preferences. Now placing all of my faith and trust in a power greater than
them myself, prohibits my submission to them. I will reserve submission for Jiu Jitsu and “other stuff” hehehe!♥
Not being strong-armed or shamed into abandoning myself has made me a whole person. Being whole is wholesome and only for badasses. Strong-arming and shaming is for a different kind of “hole”–A-hole! Very amused with self today. I think I will copy this drawing into my altered book later, but probably not “perfectly”. The shapes seem simple enough. Right? Thanks for being here!