Many people living in one day at a time recovery like to spend a few moments with themselves. These are times of clearer thoughts which help us to become more self-aware and more familiar with the happenings or events in our lives. We learn recovery begins to unravel in periods of growth in which periods of struggle reveal reality and adaptability, and then perhaps if we are lucky we gain the ability to be flexible while losing the need to always be in control. This is the challenge of going with the flow, or the gift of letting go. A realistic inventory of our growth over a period of 8 or 9 years is sufficient time to see how we have done in our one day at a time endeavor. We will see we are better at dealing with stress, and we become aware of our ability. When this happens we understand the phrase time takes time. Self-awareness grants us the concept that we, as all people, are worthy of love and belonging. This is the paradox of critical reality. And this reality lives in our very souls. A few moments with yourself does wonders. Peace.
