Originally Posted by
GlassPrisoner Am I happy ? Happy is subjective.
Am I rich ? No.
Am I grateful for what I have ? Yes.
Do I have problems like everyone else ? Yes.
Do I regret the past or ask "what if" ? No.
Do I know the word peace ? Oh yeah.
Do I hate life ? Not anymore.
Can I sleep at night ? Most definitely.
Can I just steal Glass's thoughts? Lol;-)
I can't express happiness with percentages. I wake up every morning and look forward to another full and rich day in sobriety. But it didn't happen as soon as I got sober, and it requires constant willingness and devotion. For me that means continued prayer and meditation, AA meetings, and embracing the Steps as a program of recovery. The payoff is that the Promises come true, I'm given a life beyond my expectations. Life isn't perfect, but I'm given the tools to live life on life's terms.
You're still very early in recovery, Mike. Give it time, do the work, and I'll almost guarantee you'll reap the rewards.