Sober Recovery https://www.soberrecovery.com/images/og-image.gif 619 412 https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/cimg/www.soberrecovery.com/619x412_85/477/Dance-163477.jpg 25 Things You'd Never Expect to Be Like Recovery By Tess Chedsey Sober Recovery Expert Author May 17 2016 Share to Twitter Share to Facebook 1. A DanceLike a fast-moving salsa or intricate mamba, recovery goes smoothly as long as you keep your rhythm. Without it, your timing may be off and you might trip over a few beats before you can find your pace again. 2. Driving Stick ShiftIf all you’ve ever known is automatic, learning how to operate in a completely different way is challenging. However, like anything in life, all it takes is just a bit of effort and time. It's not hard to compare recovery to many other things in life. Here are 25 day-to-day items and activities that remind us of our journey. Treatment Facilities Connections Mental Health Sanctuary at Cherry Hill Southeast Addiction Center Southeast Addiction Center 3. A MarathonPeople from all walks of life for a variety of reasons come together to participate in marathons. It doesn’t matter how fast the person next to you is going; all that matters is for you to cross the line, at your own pace. 4. Riding a Mechanical BullIt may hurt a little and you may have seen other people get tossed off, but why leave without trying? 5. A Breath of Fresh AirIt calms and rejuvenates both your body and soul as soon as you take it in, and your body will quickly recognize that it's just what you needed. 6. A BridgeYou have two choices in recovery: you can stay exactly where you are or exert a bit effort to move forward and walk across. You just may just find yourself in a wonderful new place when you get to the other side. 7. A CorsetEveryone knows it's constraining, but it keeps everything together. Not to mention, it looks really good on you! 8. A DatabaseJust like a database, recovery should be well-structured in order to function properly. You may need to make sure everything is set up so that it’s easier for you to navigate, and if you encounter a problem, it may be a good idea to call for professional help. 9. A Long and Winding RoadEven though recovery may feel like the long, zigzagged path in life, if you take it one step at a time, you'll arrive at your destination soon enough. 10. A Graduating SeniorThe milestone actually marks the beginning of your life. Though you've learned new things about yourself and picked up skills that can help you find success along the way, it's what you do with that newfound knowledge that matters. The future is up to you. 11. A treadmillNo matter how much you paid for it, it will only work if you stay on it. Your determination is what makes all the difference. 12. A New CarThere’s no denying that it smells good, looks good and runs better than your old model. 13. Wearing DenturesKeeping up with it adds one more task for you to do in the morning and before going to bed. Sometimes, it hurts and you have to find a way around its restrictions. You generally have to adopt a new lifestyle. However, you must admit it's much harder to live—and smile—if you didn't have it at all. 14. MarriageIt's a commitment and decision you must make for yourself. If your heart's not in it for real, you're likely hurting those who love you. Choosing to love all its ups and downs is how to make it to last. 15. Being on a CruiseThere are so many temptations that make you fat and drunk, but there are also many adventurous possibilities that serve to enlighten you and make you a more interesting person. 16. Finishing a Reality ShowThough you were entertained for a little while and, admittedly, it wasn't hard to get totally sucked in, you’ve now reached a point where you’re done with the nonsense and ready to take in something that’s truly meaningful. 17. Foreign Language LearningPicking up a new language may require a complete immersion in order to become proficient, but your new ability will undoubtedly expand your horizons. 18. Unfriending Someone on FacebookNo matter how painful it may be, sometimes you just need to cut a person out of your life. You may run into him or her from time to time, but it’s best to steer clear away. 19. A Daytime Soap OperaA typical soap is comprised of so many interesting characters and plot twists—but the story always goes on. And most of them stay on air (virtually) forever! 20. The Leaning Tower of PisaIt took 344 years to build, began leaning in 1178 and remains today as a reminder that perfection is not essential to living a long and productive life. 21. A Root CanalIt hurts, takes a long time and costs a whole lot of money. But it must be undertaken in order to preserve a good thing. 22. A CatThe domesticated feline may start out shy and distrustful but usually ends up warm, affectionate and nice to have around. 23. GolfYou might not be the best player and it may seem like a slow sport to start, but if you stay on the course day after day, you might just score a hole-in-one. 24. The First Day of SchoolYou find yourself leaving behind everything you were comfortable with. Today, you confront the scary world of the unknown for the very first time. 25. A Good RelationshipYou feel complete and find happiness in the simplest things. This time around, you're honest, hopeful and excited about the future. The longer it lasts, the better it gets. Share to Twitter Share to Facebook Please enable JavaScript to view the comments powered by Disqus.