What we need to know about living in one day at a time recovery is that we need to understand the reality of the cynic. The cynic can appear in a depressive and negative fashion because those of us who the cynic can live in feel like life is out of control and we have lost the marvels and freedoms that we once found in days before. It appears we are grieving a grand time (that never was so grand) but popular opinion tells us it was, and should be again. Some of us tell each other that those who cannot see our truth are the creators of our grief. We sling blame everywhere without seeing the joys of being in the moment or in living one day at a time. Our antidote is gratitude and grace. Being mindful teaches us this. So does freedom from active addiction. Peace.
