May 2

”Live your life each day as you would climb a mountain. An occasional glance towards the summit keeps the goal in mind, but many beautiful scenes are to be observed from each vantage point.” Harold B. Melchart

I am reminded of the saying about how to eat an elephant. Each day in recovery can seem daunting, like climbing a mountain – or even moving one. Not only is it important for me to remember to eat life one bite at a time, but it is equally important that I savour each morsel.  My day will be filled with ups and downs, and mainly due to events outside my control. Yet I can take regular pauses to “enjoy the view.” Stepping back to reflect can help me to learn from each situation, take a quick inventory of my thoughts and feelings, and even give a quick show of gratitude for the lessons I have learned and things I am improving on. Then I can move on to whatever is next. When I can divide my day into smaller and more manageable pieces, it is easier to digest than trying to tackle it all at once. Planning regular sanity breaks gives me the chance to recharge my batteries and then take on the new challenges that lay before me.

Affirmation I will take today a slice at a time. I will also give myself regular breaks to breathe, pause, reflect and recharge before taking on something else.