Some Habits ARE Made To Be Broken...

     A thing I've come to realize, over the course of my life, is, that, one ought never, forget, where he or she 'comes from'. By this, I mean, simply, that, it's important to recall ALL the things we do, and/or experience in life, good, bad, and, in between; but, most, especially, the 'NOT so great stuff,' once, we choose to alter any, of our, questionable-behavior(s). Certainly, we've all known folks, who, once, they've shed themselves of a 'bad-habit', seem to be up on their 'soapbox', always, preaching the evils of previously, held-habits, e.g., cigarettes, fattening-food, cursing, cussing, or, whatever, else, they may deem as 'negative'-traits, which, they have changed. When people engage in this, type, of behavior, I, honestly, believe, that, it is out of love and concern, for sure; yet, may, indeed, come across as belittlement, criticism, or, berating, depending on how their concerns are conveyed. Certainly, as the years have passed, I, myself, have ceased engaging in some, specific, activities, routines, patterns of behavior, and, personal-habits, knowing, that, I am much, better-off by doing so; and, perhaps, without realizing it, I have, in fact, spoken as a person who feels, 'superior' or, indicated, through any, number of ways, that, I am less than tolerant of people I know, still, participating in conduct, which, now, for myself, I see as 'unbecoming'. I sure hope, that, this in NOT the case, as I truly, never wish to 'take another person's inventory' as it is said in AA., nor, would I wish to hurt anyone's feelings, as this is NOT my style.The thing is, often, after making good, positive-changes in our lives, we FEEL so, much, better, and LOVE the way our lives are, so, it is, that, we only, desire to 'share the wealth', which, comes along from the different-choices we have made. Believe me, I am NOT on a podium, preaching how any, other, person, aside from myself, ought to live his or her life; all of what I espouse, through my writings, are reminders, to ME, as to how I want to live MINE. I cannot help how I may be interpreted, by some, in the same, way, I cannot MAKE another, person, change his or her ways. Individuals make those, decisions for themselves. The thing is, I have realized a better way, for me, and, I AM happier, because of the better-decisions I have made in my life. And, this...I WILL 'shout from the rooftops', NO matter how anyone feels about it! Just Sayin'...