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It is my sobriety birthday today and this time of year is always a period of reflection for me.
One of the things that I have been thinking about is obstacles, all the things that (I think) block my way.
There have been so many things that I thought would stop me from getting sober, stop me from staying sober, stop me from changing certain things, stop me from trusting, etc etc . In fact when i considered anything that was required for me to stay sober there seemed to be obstacles in the way. And this is true for many areas of my life - somewhere I wanted to get to, the path blocked by obstacles.
And yet I am sober because it turns out that everything that looked like an obstacle either wasnt or could be overcome.
The only thing that could block me was being unwilling to look at how to find a way. I am the only obstacle.
What are the obstacles in my life today (perceived or real)? Am I going to let them block me or find a way to overcome them? Do I have the courage to change the things I can?
Thank you to all here, I have learned from everyone. So much more is possible together rather than alone.
One of the things that I have been thinking about is obstacles, all the things that (I think) block my way.
There have been so many things that I thought would stop me from getting sober, stop me from staying sober, stop me from changing certain things, stop me from trusting, etc etc . In fact when i considered anything that was required for me to stay sober there seemed to be obstacles in the way. And this is true for many areas of my life - somewhere I wanted to get to, the path blocked by obstacles.
And yet I am sober because it turns out that everything that looked like an obstacle either wasnt or could be overcome.
The only thing that could block me was being unwilling to look at how to find a way. I am the only obstacle.
What are the obstacles in my life today (perceived or real)? Am I going to let them block me or find a way to overcome them? Do I have the courage to change the things I can?
Thank you to all here, I have learned from everyone. So much more is possible together rather than alone.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HQal-lJrSLI
Everything for me started with willingness.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kh9TqjJOfwA
1: No nonsense approach to problem solving
2. Sincere desire to be helpful to others
3. You're the real deal....no facade of better than or less than.
Just a few but these are broad and meaningful.
It is a pleasure to read you. I find your posts and comments helpful, sincere and timely.
9 years! Congratulations, Sista...You Rock!
Ree
Hope you had a great birthday...thanks for sharing it with us :)