9 Months and Walking Strong
A thousand moments I had just
taken for granted –
Mostly because I had
assumed that there would be a thousand more.
Dear Readers,
I saw this message posted on FaceBook today, and I was moved.
It isn't new, but I think I was ready to hear it.
I have just this life to make a difference, one little moment at a time.
To create small, meaningful moments, and interactions.
This is what I think is central to life.
Every day I stay sober, helps me and everyone I love.
In fact, it helps people beyond my circle of life.
This is what I can give to the world right now.
This is the most important thing I can do to make sure I don't hurt myself, someone I love, and even people I don't know.
What other things can I do to create meaning in my life?
I can write this blog.
I can read and comment on other people's blogs.
I can share my story at meetings.
I can share my laughter with friends.
I can hug my Loved One more.
I can build people up.
I can text a friend or family member, and give them a message of hope.
I can clean the house for my Loved One.
I can walk outside.
I can create a positive interaction.
I can give the gift of attention to someone.
I can make a person smile.
Sometimes I have been focused on making meaning in a big way, and not noticing all the small ways I can help the world.
When I look at what I consider are "good" days, one or more of these things happen - I meet a friend.
I talk to the workers in the coffee shop.
I go to yoga and hug a yoga teacher or yoga buddy.
I get outside.
I read something, learn.
I talk to someone in my family.
I hug and kiss my Loved One, and pay attention to what he says.
I write comments on sober blogs.
This week I had no romancing the drink. I had no wishing I could drink. I was at peace with not drinking. It didn't even enter into my thoughts. For this I am so grateful.
On Day 275
Awesome :-) Happy 9 months!! Lori K xx
ReplyDeleteGood post. I like the way you have listed the things you can do to make a difference, I tend to think that way (in lists) and it helps sort things out for me. Now I am feeling better my thoughts are turning to how I can make a positive difference in my own life and in other people's lives. Baby steps for me for now but it's a start.
ReplyDeleteThank you for commenting on my blog, my first one! :)
I am glad you are taking the steps!
Deletexo
Hi Wendy,
ReplyDeleteGreat post! We have to remember that we only have this one life and that we have to make it count. I cringe when I think of all the years I have wasted because of booze or poor choices. Congrats on day 275! You are doing so well.
A x
Thank you, Angie!
DeleteOnly 90 days until 365!
xo
you make a BIG difference to my life by commenting on my Blog. thank you for this. i am so pleased for you and we are both inching ever so close to that Day 365 arent we? tomorrow i will make more of an effort to appreciate the small things thanks to this Post
ReplyDeletelove from Lisa
Lisa!!
DeleteI am so happy for us!
It really is the moments right here that matter!
xo
So perfect. 9 months is awesome. All those moments that you didn't miss! And so many more to come!
ReplyDeleteDear Anne,
DeleteThank you!
Lots more to come!!
xo