December 20

”Experience is what you get when you do not get what you want.” Anonymous

Looking back at the past year, I would have to say that I have gained a lot of experience, but gained a lot of other things as well. If I look carefully, probably the biggest reasons I would say I have gained experience are because I did not truly know what I needed, or more likely that what I wanted was not really in-line with what my Higher Power knew I needed. A year goes by so fast and the road behind me seems much longer than it did as I travelled it. I could not have predicted to be where I am today when this year started. I had many difficult challenges to face with my relationships, especially my family, as a result of my addiction. This year has been rocky to say the least, and there have been some significant endings, like that of my marriage. Yet endings often lead to beginnings, and there have been some of those as well. I do know that I am more aware and appreciative of the ebb and flow of life. I feel more an active participant, taking my place, handling my responsibilities, and focusing on things that really matter. So I guess I am mostly content with the results thus far, and will continue to put faith in the path that God has lain before me.

Affirmation My journey sometimes needs to be seen in retrospect to be truly appreciated and put into perspective. I am on the right track if I stay in recovery.