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Old 08-20-2012, 12:04 PM
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aasharon90
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Recovery is a journey to be the best I
can in life. To not repeat many of the
old habits that would ultimately lead
me to a drink of poison. To remember
that no matter how bad things get,
drinking will only make it worse.

I began recovery with 2 small kids and
already 8 yrs married. Wife, mother,
recovery, i had my plate full. On top
of that I was restless, irritable and
discontent pretty much the whole time.

However, i continued to apply the tools
and knowledge I had learned with a program
of recovery to guide me and strengthen me
each step of the way.

Serenity comes to me when Im alone
enjoying all the gifts and beauty this
world has for me to enjoy. To stop struggling
and be appreciative, humble and grateful
for all that I have, especially each sober
breath I take when i awake each morning.

Serenity come when I know that I am never
alone in my worries and struggles in life and
recovery. That someone out there has an
answer to help me just by them sharing their
own experiences, strengths and hopes they
used for themselves.

Serenity comes from getting out of my own
selfseeking motives or thoughts and offering
help to someone else with kindness and without
selfishness. To be honest in my answers and
jestures as well as myself.

We are told to have fun in sobriety and recovery
in which it is okay to do so. It does take time,
as recovery is a life long journey of changes in
which we can enjoy and appreciate.

I try to not take too many things seriously and
find humor and lightness in this ever changing
world around us. The sun will come out, flowers
will bloom, winds will blow and quiet time to
sit and admire it all.

What awesome gifts for us to enjoy in sobriety.
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