boreas

I watched a short video on finances yesterday. It centered on how our minds trick us regarding the value of money depending on the circumstances.

If store A has an item for 10$, and store B, two blocks away, has it for 5$, most people will walk the two blocks to save that 50%, or 5$. But if the item in store A is 200$, and store B has it for 195$, most won’t take the extra time to walk for such a small savings.

But that savings has the same value, 5$ in your pocket.

I see so many here who have a stretch of sobriety, fall off the wagon, and come back apologizing for their weakness. Some who have relapsed multiple times seem somewhat ashamed to say they are going to try again. I hate to see someone apologize for taking an extraordinary step to change their life. I admire the willingness to change, whether it is the first of the fiftieth time you are beginning the journey.

Each attempt at quitting is like that 5$. Attempt #3, 4, or whatever all have a value equal to attempt #1. Life is full of all kinds of hideous challenges, and they may not be mastered in one go.

Best wishes to all,
-bora

LiveLikeGold6

I really like the message in your post and thank you so much because yes i was a chronic relapser. I now have 28 days. All my friends are new and in recovery and i like it this way. It’s not easy but i dont want to drink at all. Thank you God.

Sms12

That was an awesome post. Seriously you rock.

Powerlove19

Dropsie

Thanks for that great thought.

BrianK

Thanks for that perspective!

Helps me to remember we're not here to rack up days and wave them like a trophy. The Alcoholic Voice tells us we are our achievements. But we simply Are, and Being, today, is all we can do, and is an awesome thing. And sharing here let's us help each other and get help ourselves in making today as good as it can be!

theVman31

Yes great post. thank you

Abraham

Thats a nice a.