My faith in humanity has been restored. - SoberRecovery : Alcoholism Drug Addiction Help and Information

chiyo · 10-11-2012, 11:47 AM

I'm not going to get into a lot of detail. Its a long story and there is no need to bore anyone with it.

I've seen a lot of anger, jelousy, greed and hate lately. I was doubting that there are good people and up until today didn't even want to live anymore. Then I got a message and offer from someone I haven't seen in almost a year. I can't take them up on it, but the fact that there is someone out there that cares means so much. I've been crying happy tears most of the day.

Today was a bad day for me. I don't believe in god but that message came at the right time and restored my will to live. Makes me wonder for sure if it was coincidence or something else.

I hope everyone is having a wonderful day.

Image101 · 10-11-2012, 12:00 PM

I truly, honestly know exactly what you are talking about. There is so much negative about us it can seem impossible to see even a glint of light sometimes... but it's there.

Natom · 10-11-2012, 12:09 PM

It's always darkest before the dawn.

***Anna*** · 10-11-2012, 12:23 PM

My recovery experience has showed me that there are no coincidences.

Needsassistance · 10-11-2012, 12:24 PM

Nice post Chiyo. I'm not a holy roller,but had a similar experience when hit my low. Several friends and colleagues reached out to me and shared some of the kindest things I've ever heard about myself, and they meant it. It was very emotional time for me. as time passes i remember every single word and how it made me feel. I will pay that forward someday.

MIRecovery · 10-11-2012, 12:24 PM

I am happy your faith was renewed

I am an eternal optimist and even though the world can really suck and there are bad people out there. I have found far more good than bad because I look for the good and ignore the bad. I always have and likely always will. Some people call me naive but I can live with that label.

It just seems to make me a happier person

awuh1 · 10-11-2012, 12:46 PM

The notion there is an underlying matrix of meaning to the world has been enormously helpful to me in this journey.

Itchy · 10-11-2012, 01:46 PM

Thank you for sharing that powerful message with me today. You may have reminded a thousand people that you matter with this because right now your uplifting post matters to me. It is amazing how you lost nothing by passing along your share.

2granddaughters · 10-11-2012, 02:58 PM

Hi Chiyo:
There's lots of great folks out there. I just didn't seem to see them or I didn't hang around the same places they hung around.

I had lost faith in God too but that faith is returning... God didn't lose faith in me I guess.

All the best.

Bob R

Footprints in the Sand

One night I dreamed I was walking along the beach with the Lord.
Many scenes from my life flashed across the sky.
In each scene I noticed footprints in the sand.
Sometimes there were two sets of footprints,
other times there were one set of footprints.

This bothered me because I noticed
that during the low periods of my life,
when I was suffering from
anguish, sorrow or defeat,
I could see only one set of footprints.

So I said to the Lord,
"You promised me Lord,
that if I followed you,
you would walk with me always.
But I have noticed that during
the most trying periods of my life
there have only been one
set of footprints in the sand.
Why, when I needed you most,
you have not been there for me?"

The Lord replied,
"The times when you have
seen only one set of footprints,
is when I carried you."
Mary Stevenson

Copyright © 1984 Mary Stevenson, from original 1936 text, All rights reserved

mrsbrownie · 10-11-2012, 03:01 PM

Hi Chiyo, Everything happens for a reason...and no matter how cheesy it may sound...but GOD LOVES YOU! (((((hugs))))). take care!!!

***Hevyn*** · 10-11-2012, 03:01 PM

I'm glad you had that uplifting experience, Chiyo. I hope you'll hold on to these positive feelings and continue to feel better about your life.

CaiHong · 10-11-2012, 03:18 PM

chiyo,
I found your post very moving.

Thankyou

Love
caiHong

10-11-2012, 11:47 AM	#1 (permalink)
chiyo Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Somewhere in Canada Posts: 95	My faith in humanity has been restored. I'm not going to get into a lot of detail. Its a long story and there is no need to bore anyone with it. I've seen a lot of anger, jelousy, greed and hate lately. I was doubting that there are good people and up until today didn't even want to live anymore. Then I got a message and offer from someone I haven't seen in almost a year. I can't take them up on it, but the fact that there is someone out there that cares means so much. I've been crying happy tears most of the day. Today was a bad day for me. I don't believe in god but that message came at the right time and restored my will to live. Makes me wonder for sure if it was coincidence or something else. I hope everyone is having a wonderful day.

10-11-2012, 12:09 PM	#3 (permalink)
Natom Not Alone Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: South East UK Posts: 1,267 Blog Entries: 2	It's always darkest before the dawn. __________________ Tiny little boxes in a row. Ain't what you want it's what you know. Just happy in the shoes you're wearin.

10-11-2012, 12:23 PM	#4 (permalink)
*Anna* Administrator Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Dancing in the Light Posts: 28,177	My recovery experience has showed me that there are no coincidences. __________________ Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us. Marianne Willianson

10-11-2012, 12:24 PM	#6 (permalink)
MIRecovery A Day at a Time Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Grand Rapids MI Posts: 1,675	I am happy your faith was renewed I am an eternal optimist and even though the world can really suck and there are bad people out there. I have found far more good than bad because I look for the good and ignore the bad. I always have and likely always will. Some people call me naive but I can live with that label. It just seems to make me a happier person __________________ I've dealt with my ghosts and faced all my demons Finally content with a past I regret I've found you find strength in your moments of weakness For once I'm at peace with myself

10-11-2012, 12:46 PM	#7 (permalink)
awuh1 Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 1,181	The notion there is an underlying matrix of meaning to the world has been enormously helpful to me in this journey. __________________ "The true value of a human being is determined primarily by the measure and the sense in which he has obtained liberation from the self" (Albert Einstein)

10-11-2012, 12:00 PM	#2 (permalink)
Image101 former walking pharmacy Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Watertown, CT Posts: 112	I truly, honestly know exactly what you are talking about. There is so much negative about us it can seem impossible to see even a glint of light sometimes... but it's there.

10-11-2012, 12:24 PM	#5 (permalink)
Needsassistance Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 218	Nice post Chiyo. I'm not a holy roller,but had a similar experience when hit my low. Several friends and colleagues reached out to me and shared some of the kindest things I've ever heard about myself, and they meant it. It was very emotional time for me. as time passes i remember every single word and how it made me feel. I will pay that forward someday.

10-11-2012, 01:46 PM	#8 (permalink)
Itchy Re-Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Louisiana Posts: 4,053	Thank you for sharing that powerful message with me today. You may have reminded a thousand people that you matter with this because right now your uplifting post matters to me. It is amazing how you lost nothing by passing along your share. __________________ "Here's to the few who forgive what you do, and the fewer who don't even care" — Leonard Cohen Fairy tales are more than true — not because they tell us dragons exist, but because they tell us dragons can be beaten. -- G. K. Chesterton

10-11-2012, 02:58 PM	#9 (permalink)
2granddaughters in my 24th year of sobriety Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Canada. About as far south as you can get Posts: 4,534	Hi Chiyo: There's lots of great folks out there. I just didn't seem to see them or I didn't hang around the same places they hung around. I had lost faith in God too but that faith is returning... God didn't lose faith in me I guess. All the best. Bob R Footprints in the Sand One night I dreamed I was walking along the beach with the Lord. Many scenes from my life flashed across the sky. In each scene I noticed footprints in the sand. Sometimes there were two sets of footprints, other times there were one set of footprints. This bothered me because I noticed that during the low periods of my life, when I was suffering from anguish, sorrow or defeat, I could see only one set of footprints. So I said to the Lord, "You promised me Lord, that if I followed you, you would walk with me always. But I have noticed that during the most trying periods of my life there have only been one set of footprints in the sand. Why, when I needed you most, you have not been there for me?" The Lord replied, "The times when you have seen only one set of footprints, is when I carried you." Mary Stevenson Copyright © 1984 Mary Stevenson, from original 1936 text, All rights reserved __________________ . . .If you want to drink, that's your business ..... .If you want to quit, that's A.A.'s business. . . --- driven by a hundred forms of fear, self-delusion, self-seeking, and self-pity. . . L.D. 1989

10-11-2012, 03:01 PM	#10 (permalink)
mrsbrownie Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: the shire Posts: 379	Hi Chiyo, Everything happens for a reason...and no matter how cheesy it may sound...but GOD LOVES YOU! (((((hugs))))). take care!!! __________________ Life is a temporary assignment, make it work. If I have to choose, between you and me, its me baby! - Gus Hansen

10-11-2012, 03:01 PM	#11 (permalink)
*Hevyn* Learning to live again Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Upstate New York Posts: 11,578	I'm glad you had that uplifting experience, Chiyo. I hope you'll hold on to these positive feelings and continue to feel better about your life. __________________ You are so much more than the worst thing you've ever done. - Fr. Gregory Boyle, Homeboy Industries Tomorrow is a new day. You shall begin it well and serenely, and with too high a spirit to be encumbered with your old nonsense. - Emerson

10-11-2012, 03:18 PM	#12 (permalink)
CaiHong Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 1,772	chiyo, I found your post very moving. Thankyou Love caiHong

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