The ONLY thing I have to do today
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The ONLY thing I have to do today
So, this would be my third post. My first post was received with SO much support it made my smile lines crack. Some have asked how did I get to 4.5 years. For me, it boils down to ONE answer and I will tell you what the answer is FIRST then the story behind it.
THE ONLY THING YOU HAVE TO DO TODAY IS NOT TAKE A DRINK OR DRUG
Read that a few times....so during my 30 day stay in 2010, I was in group and I was literally challenging the counselor..you dont understand..I have to do this..I have that...world stops if I dont do....blah blah..pity me...blah blah
My counselor stands up, walks over to me, places his hands on my shoulders (im thinkin he's gonna start to shout "OUT DEMONS" or some such) but he stares me in the eyes and says, "nope the only thing you have to do today is NOT drink or drug....because if you can do that, all the other STUFF you just been ramblin about gets THAT MUCH EASIER"
I chewed on that for the next 20 or so days and remind myself every day since. It REALLY helped me...maybe it can help you.
THE ONLY THING YOU HAVE TO DO TODAY IS NOT TAKE A DRINK OR DRUG
Read that a few times....so during my 30 day stay in 2010, I was in group and I was literally challenging the counselor..you dont understand..I have to do this..I have that...world stops if I dont do....blah blah..pity me...blah blah
My counselor stands up, walks over to me, places his hands on my shoulders (im thinkin he's gonna start to shout "OUT DEMONS" or some such) but he stares me in the eyes and says, "nope the only thing you have to do today is NOT drink or drug....because if you can do that, all the other STUFF you just been ramblin about gets THAT MUCH EASIER"
I chewed on that for the next 20 or so days and remind myself every day since. It REALLY helped me...maybe it can help you.
Thanks.
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Great post Goumcanes!
That's awesome that you have 4.5 years! I want to be you in 4 years, 4 months, and 1 week. I've been following that rule too. All I have to do today is not drink. I can do whatever else I want......like eat that large piece of carrot cake this afternoon or lay on the couch and watch a movie. Thank you for sharing this!
That's awesome that you have 4.5 years! I want to be you in 4 years, 4 months, and 1 week. I've been following that rule too. All I have to do today is not drink. I can do whatever else I want......like eat that large piece of carrot cake this afternoon or lay on the couch and watch a movie. Thank you for sharing this!
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Every day sober is a successful day. All I have to do is stay sober today. It may not be a good day but after a little while the good days come more and more often. This simple formula has kept me sober for a few days now
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