Monday, January 31, 2011

To keep at hand

I am clean and sober
My family still is emotionally supportive
I have good relations and contact with my stepsons.
I have a phone and some wise friends to talk to.
I am in therapy
I have food on hand and a bed.
I have access to a weight room
I have gardening projects.
I have an aa sponsor
I have meetings to go to
I have a book I finished being edited
I have books to read
I have opportunities to work
I have good physical health
I write well and have a small online audience
I am secure where I live for the next months
I have the ability to choose my feelings
I have what I call a soul

2 comments:

wkb said...

Each of us experiences happiness at time, as well as frustration, and even bitterness.... there is always something to be grateful for, and also there are life-long regrets.... a broad perspective and a deep desire and purpose really help! Congrats, Martin, on your recovery to date, and your growing desire to make a better life for yourself. Meet each day, rise up to it, and feel what it means to live, and to care!

wkb said...

Each of us experiences happiness at times, as well as frustration, and even bitterness.... there is always something to be grateful for, and also there are life-long regrets.... a broad perspective and a deep desire and purpose really help! Congrats, Martin, on your recovery to date, and your growing desire to make a better life for yourself. Meet each day, rise up to it, and feel what it means to live, and to care!