Once a month I get a haircut. The woman who cuts my hair (let’s call her “G”) likes to say “you know nothing”.
(In the interest of full disclosure, G is married to my sponsor, and is in recovery herself). She shares with me something that her sponsor shared with her- “you know nothing!”. I thought that was so harsh the first time I heard it. It turns out that she was right.
When I am in the moment, I convince myself that I know what is best for me. But my experience teaches me otherwise. I’ll give you an example. I was interviewing for a job about a year ago. I thought I was the best candidate, but I didn’t get the job. I was devastated.
A couple of months ago, that company was on CNN, for some really bad stuff. I’m glad I didn’t get the job.
Last year, I was certain that I wanted that job. Now I’m delighted that I didn’t get it.
Sometimes I don’t know what is best for me.
As G likes to say, I know nothing.
With Love,
The Recovering Urchin
