Just for today, just for me. Add yours.
When I started my recovery from this family disease of alcoholism, I didn't realize how I had fallen into a supporting role for others, doing things for their happiness.
I'm learning to do things for my own happiness. In this, I allow others to do things for their happiness, too, in their own ways. Stepping away from manipulation and into living this life for myself, one moment at a time. What I really love about this is the true, genuine relationships that are growing. Honestly, lots of bumpy roads on the way. Some family members and friends were very used to me being in a set role I no longer see as healthy for me.
Both doing things for my happiness and acknowledging them are important. Building new neuropathways in the brain and also building a better relationship with myself.
Just for today, just for me:
I lit a fire in the fireplace.