”Don’t go around saying the world owes you
a living. The world owes you nothing. It was here first.”
Mark Twain
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Entitlement
has often been a reason for my addict to seek out pleasure. So and so did
something to hurt me so I deserve to act out. Things have gone well in this
part of my life, so I can give in to this fantasy. I have done so well in my
recovery, so this behaviour is a well-deserved reward.
As
an active addict I became quite adept at turning almost any situation into a
reason to act out, or at the very least to continue fantasizing and planning
to do so. I was certain that somehow I had earned the right to continue, that
everything that was wrong with my life – all caused by others mind you – was
more than ample justification to keep up my destructive behaviours.
The
problem with this attitude is that I take no responsibility for my actions.
Everything is everyone’s fault but my own and it is all “poor me, such a hard
life, it’s a wonder one can cope with all that stress and hardship.” Being in
recovery has made me realize just how delusional my thinking was.
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Affirmation
It’s
true that there’s very little that is owed to me…I need to take responsibility
for what I need and stop the blame game to promote my addictive behaviours.
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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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