Do you have it??? Can you go the extra mile when all looks lost? Can you ignore the absurdaties of the world and the pain in your body to stay or get clean?
oh bikeman,
not again lol no just funnen, i like your assignments : )
Do you have it??? Can you go the extra mile when all looks lost? Can you ignore the absurdaties of the world and the pain in your body to stay or get clean?
when it comes to my addiction and staying on the right track, YES i have it. i also have my moments, but i dont saty stuck long, a very good friend told me once, its ok to be where you are its not ok to stay there. it is what you chose to do with those feelings that creep up. so when i have a moment that old feelings creep up, it makes me strive harder. for myself first as a mom. i often say i can not change the world and i have to remind myself that. i practice on changing myself and not judge the people around me. my sobriety comes firts and when i tackle those things i feel strengthened and empowered. i think others around me see how i have made changes for the better and consistantly keep at it and they see that hey maybe she is serious. my actions prove to others that i have changed and consistancy keeps giving me and others in my family and friends hope. i know it all takes time, but i am more then willing to make my ammends and have my life back. i know it can be done, it has been done so many other times before me. i have my confidence back, i have forgiven myself and those around me. the best part is, is that my kids have also forgiven me and have thier mom back full throttle. they are my driving force. the mind is an amazing powerful tool for me. reading and educating and constantly learning everything i can to keep myself balanced and grounded, prayers, excersise, eating healthy as well as challanging my self with in reason has also helped me grow as a person and strengthen my mind/spirit and soul. my life to me is so much more then just being an addict. i have found so many things i enjoy doing now that doesnt involve a false chemical high, excersise gets thoughs endorphins flowing, laughter is good medicine. helping in the community especially this time of year feels great to give back. volunteering, and it doesnt take much, small things like bringing cookies to a shut in neighbor and visiting for a half hour, it is amazing just how much those things mean to those people, random acts of kindness and not to mention the example i am setting for my children. again thanks for these threads, keep em coming : )
terrianne
not again lol no just funnen, i like your assignments : )
Do you have it??? Can you go the extra mile when all looks lost? Can you ignore the absurdaties of the world and the pain in your body to stay or get clean?
when it comes to my addiction and staying on the right track, YES i have it. i also have my moments, but i dont saty stuck long, a very good friend told me once, its ok to be where you are its not ok to stay there. it is what you chose to do with those feelings that creep up. so when i have a moment that old feelings creep up, it makes me strive harder. for myself first as a mom. i often say i can not change the world and i have to remind myself that. i practice on changing myself and not judge the people around me. my sobriety comes firts and when i tackle those things i feel strengthened and empowered. i think others around me see how i have made changes for the better and consistantly keep at it and they see that hey maybe she is serious. my actions prove to others that i have changed and consistancy keeps giving me and others in my family and friends hope. i know it all takes time, but i am more then willing to make my ammends and have my life back. i know it can be done, it has been done so many other times before me. i have my confidence back, i have forgiven myself and those around me. the best part is, is that my kids have also forgiven me and have thier mom back full throttle. they are my driving force. the mind is an amazing powerful tool for me. reading and educating and constantly learning everything i can to keep myself balanced and grounded, prayers, excersise, eating healthy as well as challanging my self with in reason has also helped me grow as a person and strengthen my mind/spirit and soul. my life to me is so much more then just being an addict. i have found so many things i enjoy doing now that doesnt involve a false chemical high, excersise gets thoughs endorphins flowing, laughter is good medicine. helping in the community especially this time of year feels great to give back. volunteering, and it doesnt take much, small things like bringing cookies to a shut in neighbor and visiting for a half hour, it is amazing just how much those things mean to those people, random acts of kindness and not to mention the example i am setting for my children. again thanks for these threads, keep em coming : )
terrianne
Excellent...Hey, I'm just trying to get people to think. Hopefully knock a few brain cells loose...
"Perseverance .Do you have it??? Can you go the extra mile when all looks lost? Can you ignore the absurdaties of the world and the pain in your body to stay or get clean?"
I have the determination to see this through, I have the knowledge that even my worst day clean is an improvement when considering my best day using.
I truly believe that there will be struggles but if I use my support group, you folks, my sponsor and most importantly God I can and WILL get through this and not turn back.
I don't thinkI can truly ignore the absurdaties of life however using the tools at my disposal I know I can react properly and keep things in perspective.
To me it is a life or death situation and so I have to stay resolved.
Thanks for the reminder!
God bless.
I have the determination to see this through, I have the knowledge that even my worst day clean is an improvement when considering my best day using.
I truly believe that there will be struggles but if I use my support group, you folks, my sponsor and most importantly God I can and WILL get through this and not turn back.
I don't thinkI can truly ignore the absurdaties of life however using the tools at my disposal I know I can react properly and keep things in perspective.
To me it is a life or death situation and so I have to stay resolved.
Thanks for the reminder!
God bless.
