Many people living in one day at a time recovery realize that we have responsibilities as we awaken to reality. Our awakening is we need not face adversity and emotional upheaval by ourselves. Often we understand we need to turn to friends and family to navigate such difficulties. Another reality is some of us need to take medication to be healthy enough to participate in such an awakening. This is the reality of some of us living with mental health disorders and addiction. We consult our doctor. Some of us need professional counselling. We also awaken to the reality that as we grow more responsible life offers us a reality of happy, functional and doable lives. We understand the joy of not having to face life alone. Those we are akin with show us this. Reality might fluctuate but recovery is the same. We don’t use one day at a time and we need not face life alone. God, the spirit or the universe lets us know this. We are awakening to reality and our inextricable connection to the other. Peace.
