Often times in recovery, we have situations that come up, things that feel absolutely overwhelming to us and we do not know how we will handle them. In the past we would use over them, or at least reach for a something to muster up the courage to face them. Today we must deal with them in a sober manner if we are going to continue in our forward walk in sobriety.
One thing I have learned over the years is that fear wants me to make a decision quickly, and more often than not, a decision made in haste is generally a wrong decision.
Today, when I feel the urge to act quickly, I pause and remember that this too shall pass. I give myself time and time often takes care of the situation without my intervention.
My father use to say to me, Cheryl, just stop and watch life unfold sometimes.
rjdaniels said,
September 16, 2008 at 5:27 pm
Thank you so much for your comments on my blog. I really appreciate the effort and they were well written, just like this blog. You should update it more. You seem to have a lot of valuable things to say.
I response to this post, I seem to get though most of my harder times by taking a step back and saying “This too shall pass”. Normally it happens relatively quick too.
Thanks again.