”Defeat is not the worst of failures. Not
to have tried is the true failure.”
George E.
Woodberry
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At
the height of my addiction, in the darkest period of my acting out, I did
indeed feel defeated. Large parts of me were ready to throw in the towel as
the only way out seemed to be to delve deeper into the depths of my despair.
Today,
while I do not yet relish failures, I can more readily accept them as honest
efforts in trying new things and in taking chances to cope in more normal
ways. And even when things do not go away, I am usually able, sometimes with
help, to see the positive in the attempt and maintain a sense of hope.
SAA
may be based on a spiritual foundation, but what I appreciate the most is how
it has renewed my sense of hope that I can live a normal life by working the
program to manage my addiction, One Day at a Time. I need no more assurance
than that, handling today is a good enough promise for me. With each passing
day I feel further from the brink of the pit of despair from whence I came.
My days are not always pointed in the right direction, but most are and each
one is taking me along my path to recovery.
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Affirmation
It
will be alright for me to fail at something today; I can look at the positive
and be encouraged that I am making progress.
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These thoughts are part of my personal journal - reflections of where I am and have been in my recovery, but also where I want to be. My words come from my heart, and moments of clarity when I am best connected with my Higher Power. May God grant you serenity in reviewing my humble beginnings and my continuing path of recovery.
Book Sales
My first print run of 100 copies sold out, but I have had a second printing of an additional 250 copies done this year. So more are available, now at a cost of $20 CAD. My second book, Twelve Steps for Everyday Living, is now available for purchase for $15 CAD. It is my attempt, based on my experience and those who've been a part of my recovery journey, to transform the 12 Steps into a tool for anyone to use to navigate the challenges and trials of life.
In Serenity,
Scott Email: sastewart74@gmail.com
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In other news, after a long debate and some peer pressure, I have started a second blog, along the same vein as Lean on Me, but in my second language. You can check it out here - Tomber dans l'appui.
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