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Perspective

There were three addicts in recovery -

The first one was asked, "what are you doing?"

"Can't you see I'm trying to recover!", the first addict replied rather annoyed at the question.

The second one was asked, "what are you doing?"

"Well, I'm trying to recover because my family expects me to...", the second addict said rather unconvincingly.

The third one was asked, "what are you doing?"

"I'm working on my recovery. I'm really trying to figure it out. I'm sick and tired of being so sick and tired and have had enough. I no longer want all that hurt and the pain. I want my family and friends to be happy - and they are. Above all, my recovery is my investment on my own better self. I am so thankful to God for all He has done now that I am in recovery. My will of recovery itself is His will for me. Because now I have something in my life and I really do appreciate it, it doesn't have to be anything big, you know - just something. With drugs there is nothing."

Recovery is all about perspective. One can see the difference in the three answers given above to the same question.

This is one of my own life lessons learned in rehab. It is something that I still carry around with me. And now I am sharing it with you.

I hope it helps!

=^.^=

Life is a journey without destinations.