"Yes, but..."

[caressa]

Instead of concentrating on why we can't do a thing, we would be wise to change our "Yes, but . . ." attitude to a more positive one. Saying "yes" means I really do want to change my life for the better.
—Liane Cordes

This really struck home with me, more of a remember when than an in today thing.

Again, I compared instead of identifying. Always looking at the other guy and thinking myself not so bad. Looking at them and justifiying my own behaviors and choices and thinking they were better than that of others.

How often I thought the world would be a better place if every one around me just did what I thought was best. I had it all figured out. I am the smart one you know!

You are using this, I am only using that. That makes me better than you. Forgetting that the substance is but a symptom of the disease. Drugs can come in liquid, dry, and the flesh and blood variety.

I was a user. I used people, places and things to make me feel better.

In today, my yes is "Just for today, I choose recovery. I choose not to use."

[majestyjo]

As the saying goes, "Anything that follows but..., is BS. We may not think so, it may be my truth in the morning, but when I hear that word, I need to address the issue. It generally means I am justifying or rationalizing something.

[majestyjo]

Yes, but my finger and hand are going numb, do I have to say good night.

Stay safe.