I have to remember what was taught
to me and what ive learned and continue
to learn in my recovery program that
life goes on and that I have no control
over people, places or things. Acceptance
is the key.
The weather, I have no control over. What
people say or think of me, is none of my
concern as long as I'm responsible in doing
what I'm suppose to be doing.
If I get a ticket, then I wasn't following
the traffic laws honestly. If the cashier
is nasty to me, then i have to look at
myself. Was i pleasant to them. If i was
and they were moody, then that's not
my problem.
I have no idea about folks when i walk
out my door each day. They could be sick,
physical, mental, emotional, spiritual or
having family, car, job, money problems
and there are those under the influence
of substances we have no idea about.
We take a risk each and everyday we
are out there in the world and the only
thing we can do is make sure we are honestly
living life responsibly in recovery keeping
our side of the street clean.
Boredom is a huge problem in recovey
but doesn't have to be when we are actively
helping others and getting out of our own
self seeking, self centeredness moods.
Life in recovery give us purpose and
meaning to achieve a healthier, happier
way of life.