Great thread!
To me, the idea of Positive thinking was alien and frankly, did NOT work! And to think that you are not deserving is a cop-out to yourself. It's not about deserving, it's about CHOICE.
We want, desire and expect that our loved ones who are the addicts in our lives to make a CHOICE to stop using! We don't think about whether they "deserve" that or not or how they feel; we simply realize they have to make a choice and take that step forward to allowing that choice to take shape.
Same with all of us. We have to make that very difficult CHOICE in WANTING something positive for ourselves and when we do, we will reach out to things positive. If we choose not to, then we will continue in the negative way.
It's not easy; no one would ever say it was but it starts with YOU! And baby steps. And support of those around you. And those who do not support you are to be avoided!
Hugs!
