Day 3 - Acceptance

Yesterday was my day 3. I attended a new PHP program and really enjoyed the day. After 60 days in the same program with the same instructors and clients; it was a breath of fresh air.

One of the topics we discussed was acceptance. I told them that I have been trying to get sober for years. I have been working on myself, have been activity listening to the thoughts that enter my mind. If I consider it an unhealthy thought, I end the thought. I do not allow the unhealthy thought to affect me. I am not claiming that it is an easy practice, it is not. But it is worth it. I have noticed myself becoming more patient, not flipping out over little things and maybe most importantly accepting things.

I am not sure how to personal or general to make these posts. But let me say this, I am facing some serious and life changing decisions in the coming months. In the past just one of these situations would send me straight into a bottle and a relapse. But here I am facing three of these situations and I wake up every day grateful for a new day and grateful for the challenges. I accept that I am not in control. I accept that I am powerless over alcohol. I accept that if I do not drink today, my powerlessness cannot hurt me and I accept that if I do not drink today, I do not have to become a person that I do not respect.

I wish respect, love and acceptance for everyone.