The Disease of Me
COMING SOON
Michael Bugary describes his forthcoming book, “The Disease of Me,” as terminal uniqueness, the feeling that he is different, an innate belief that he is somehow special. His selfishness is not just in his actions, but in the way he thinks. His feelings, wants and needs always come first, often at the expense of others. That is his default setting.
His disease means that he is and will always be his biggest problem. Drugs and alcohol were a symptom of his disease, they made him worse. He was selfish before and will be selfish long after any substances are in his life.
Although he is his biggest problem, he is also his only solution. What he calls the paradox of his disease. He has to act, starting with taking personal responsibility. Only by being truly honest with himself and accepting the mistakes of his past can he move forward. The next thing he must do is learn to manage his pain. When he is in pain he only thinks of himself and can’t look beyond his personal needs.
Lastly, he has to work on his relationships, not only with himself, but with God and with other people. With a spiritual connection and by helping others, the further he is away from himself. When Michael regularly takes personal responsibility, manages his pain and works on his relationships, he finds that he has gratitude in his life. With gratitude his perspective shifts and the lens from which he views the world changes.