Many people living in one day at a time recovery learn that abstinence is an ambassador to reality. What we do discover is abstinence (and sometimes medication for some of us) give us an opportunity to inventory our past or present thoughts, beliefs, and behaviors. With the guidance of a professional counsellor or a mentor with a lot of experience and much learned knowledge, we will learn to navigate life one day at a time in this new and awakening reality. We will discover that many of our thoughts are misgiving. These misgiving thoughts might be we do not measure up or we do not deserve to be content. Abstinence, and direction can be a beginning to help us step past such negative and depressive thinking. We will learn that we are worthy of love and belonging and that our lives and reality are doable. While abstinent we have a chance to comprehend what we are being gifted with. This gift is freedom from active addiction and the reality that life is good even with its adversities. When we pay attention we will understand happiness and joy. Life and recovery have their seasons. It’s reality. Peace.
