It goes both ways

Some days just aren't the way we wish they would be.  Our problems may be as simple as a broken shoelace or having to stand in line at the supermarket.  Or we may experience something far more serious, such as the loss of a job, a home, or a loved one.  Either way, we often end up looking for a way to avoid our feelings instead of simply acknowledging that those feelings are painful.

No one promises us that everything will go our way when we stop using.  In fact, we can be sure that life will go on whether we're using or not.  We will face good days and bad days, comfortable feelings and painful feelings.  But we don't have to run from any of them any longer.

We can experience pain, grief, sadness, anger, frustration -- all those feelings we once avoided with drugs.  We find that we can get through those emotions clean.  We won't die and the world won't come to an end just because we have uncomfortable feelings.  We learn to trust that we can survive what each day brings.

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Just for today:  I will demonstrate my trust in God by experiencing this day just as it is.

Wings over, a few movies, laughs, smiles, other things... ;)

I am learning to be present and enjoy the moment as it is. Each day I have have peace in my heart is a step closer to God's will for me. The present isn't more or less than it is supposed to be as long as I follow the path. Here come the cliches: Keep moving. Mistakes will be made. It's okay to realize that you lost your way. Adjust. Fail better.

I swear it's a journey. Life may not be easy, but it is full of everything you want as long as you keep moving. Take defeat in stride and laugh at yourself. Don't stop. Chin up and don't forget to smile. It's okay to aspire, but God wants us to do more than that... Climb the mountain.

I have to say, it was a good day.