Being myself

I love it when I'm around people, able to be sociable. However, far too often I feel awkward in social situations - nervous - self-conscious. Is it the social anxiety disorder, still haunting me? I thought that was in my past, but maybe it isn't completely gone. Maybe it won't ever be completely gone.

It's strange, though - and wonderful - how at Living Room meetings I always feel like I can be myself. I feel outgoing when I'm there, looking forward to welcoming people as they arrive. I feel happy and free.

What is it about Living Room that I can so easily be that way there?

I just hope that others who come will be able to feel that sense of freedom too. I hope they will experience it as a place where they can be totally open about who they are, with no worries about saying the wrong thing or revealing things about themselves that will bring shame upon themselves. At Living Room we're accepted, no matter where we are emotionally or spiritually. How wonderful! It's like a little slice of heaven.

Thank you God for Living Room and for your presence - always with us.