Post by caressa on Dec 14, 2010 19:12:57 GMT -5
So often we live for others because we have no purpose or self-worth of our own. We think that we are useless and not a very good member of society, especially when we are disabled and can't get out and socialize.
We all have a purpose in this life, if for no other reason than to share with others. I sometimes think we are links, in the vast chain of this Universe, connecting one soul with another.
All we are asked to do is to have faith the size of a mustard seed, it is all that is required to connect and ask for what we need, one day at a time.
In today, I am a recovering alcoholic. I have recovered from that hopeless state of mind and body. I can go out and be a useful member of society and mix with "Earthlings" and live happy, joyous and free. Not free from pain, but a free spirit who is capable of dealing with her pain, one day at a time. I am not alone. I try to live my life for myself and my Higher Good, not to please others, but to please God. All I ask of myself of today is to be the best me I can be today and I know that all my God asks me to do today is try. Many times I fall short, but I take those shortcomings to Him and as I travel this journey and road of recovery, I will try to continue to share my findings along the way.
When I came into recovery, I had to let go of my best friend, my survivor tool, my comfort zone and learn a new way of living. Early recovery is a big part of grief work. You need to be honest with your doctor. That sadness and depression is normal, it doesn't need a pill or a quick fix, it needs the 12 Steps of recovery. Any loss in our lives, be it the death of a loved one, an old way of living, an old coping skills, or just a change in attitude, it all brings grief to our lives and something we need to learn to deal with.
The holidays are a time of grief for many people because of Christmas Past. We need to learn to let go and live in today.
Thank you for being a part of my life.
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We all have a purpose in this life, if for no other reason than to share with others. I sometimes think we are links, in the vast chain of this Universe, connecting one soul with another.
All we are asked to do is to have faith the size of a mustard seed, it is all that is required to connect and ask for what we need, one day at a time.
In today, I am a recovering alcoholic. I have recovered from that hopeless state of mind and body. I can go out and be a useful member of society and mix with "Earthlings" and live happy, joyous and free. Not free from pain, but a free spirit who is capable of dealing with her pain, one day at a time. I am not alone. I try to live my life for myself and my Higher Good, not to please others, but to please God. All I ask of myself of today is to be the best me I can be today and I know that all my God asks me to do today is try. Many times I fall short, but I take those shortcomings to Him and as I travel this journey and road of recovery, I will try to continue to share my findings along the way.
When I came into recovery, I had to let go of my best friend, my survivor tool, my comfort zone and learn a new way of living. Early recovery is a big part of grief work. You need to be honest with your doctor. That sadness and depression is normal, it doesn't need a pill or a quick fix, it needs the 12 Steps of recovery. Any loss in our lives, be it the death of a loved one, an old way of living, an old coping skills, or just a change in attitude, it all brings grief to our lives and something we need to learn to deal with.
The holidays are a time of grief for many people because of Christmas Past. We need to learn to let go and live in today.
Thank you for being a part of my life.
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