I now have a quiet, inner strength that I have not had for a long time when it comes to recovery. I don't feel like I need to shout it from the rooftops how many days of sobriety I have. But I do want to let others know that there is hope as you begin this journey. I have begun this journey many, many times throughout my life. Each time the journey is a bit different, with a variety of ups and downs. Lots of downs actually. My journey today includes God, prayer, the 12 steps, the Addiction Recovery Program, the gospel principles (included with ARP), service, a calling in the ward, my bishop, my therapists, my support network, my best friend, other friends who don't even know about my recovery process, realistic goals....and so many other things.
Tuesday, July 30, 2013
Slow But Steady
I haven't blogged for a few weeks. My summer has been much busier than I was planning and so blogging as been put on the back burner. It is one of those things that I really enjoy doing, but is not a top priority when I have many other responsibilities and things that need to be done.
For some reason, I feel like I need to write a short little something before I fall asleep (it is already 2:00am). I have been doing remarkably well in the area of recovery (which is a surprise to me). I am not exactly sure what is different this time, but I am achieving the small goals for myself that are leading up to a big goal. It is the little steps forward that are making all the difference. Usually I jump into recovery so fast and try to sprint to the finish line. Now I realize that it really is, "Slow and steady wins the race." If I keep working the steps slowly but constantly (and consistently), I will succeed better than if I rush through the steps really fast. I really think the "slow and steady" part is what is making the difference for me. I have not been this "100% clean and sober" for a very long time.
I now have a quiet, inner strength that I have not had for a long time when it comes to recovery. I don't feel like I need to shout it from the rooftops how many days of sobriety I have. But I do want to let others know that there is hope as you begin this journey. I have begun this journey many, many times throughout my life. Each time the journey is a bit different, with a variety of ups and downs. Lots of downs actually. My journey today includes God, prayer, the 12 steps, the Addiction Recovery Program, the gospel principles (included with ARP), service, a calling in the ward, my bishop, my therapists, my support network, my best friend, other friends who don't even know about my recovery process, realistic goals....and so many other things.
So now I will go to bed and rest, so that I am ready for another challenging day tomorrow. No day is easy for me. I do the make the choice to push myself and be courageous. There is hope that maybe some day my hopes and dreams can come true if I keep taking small and steady steps forward....moving towards my eternal goals.
I now have a quiet, inner strength that I have not had for a long time when it comes to recovery. I don't feel like I need to shout it from the rooftops how many days of sobriety I have. But I do want to let others know that there is hope as you begin this journey. I have begun this journey many, many times throughout my life. Each time the journey is a bit different, with a variety of ups and downs. Lots of downs actually. My journey today includes God, prayer, the 12 steps, the Addiction Recovery Program, the gospel principles (included with ARP), service, a calling in the ward, my bishop, my therapists, my support network, my best friend, other friends who don't even know about my recovery process, realistic goals....and so many other things.
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I like this whole slow and steady bit. I recently bought me a pet tortoise to help me remember (and bc I think tortoise's are totally awesome). (however, he got out of his outdoor enclosure last week and escaped...not sure how that relates)
ReplyDeleteBut yea....small and steady steps...aka, "one day at a time."
Slow and steady IS the way to go huh? But really... it's not a race. At all. As long as I'm moving forward I'm winning :) Keep up the awesome work lady!!!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing this! I needed to remember that we work recovery with ourselves and it doesn't matter how long it takes. I love the idea about just taking small steps. Movement is important. :) Thanks.
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