Finally over the hump. Feeling more energetic, positive, and inspired! There is so much to do in this world and alcohol has been clouding my motivation for far too long. We are fed such nonsense on commercials and television sitcoms that alcohol is the centerpiece to any good celebration. That is such a lie! Alcohol alters our perception, judgement, and emotions. What’s a good memory if it can barely be remembered. I have far too long suffered from this disillusion that happiness comes from consumption. Happiness is birds chirping in the sun light. It is for me a clean kitchen, self-care, and time with my son wrestling in the morning.
Right now happiness is reclaiming the self respect I lost. I didn’t know just how much I had lost until recently. I’m 8+ months sober but I didn’t really take a hard look at a lot of things. There are certainly many things I still have to look at, but I’m happy to be working on the self respect because it will make those other things easier when I get there.
Happiness to me is also (and always) making it through another day and winning the fight!
A hug from my daughter, a chuck on the shoulder from my son, or a loving look from my wife. Doesn’t matter how much the day has sucked, these little things make everything alright.
Happiness to me is spending time with my children. Having my son give me a hug and tell me he loves me (he is almost 20 lol). And just feeling content in my own skin.
Yes it is pure joy to share happiness with others. So glad so many have children as motivators. Funny how our bodies and state of being did not matter so much until our children were born! They are instant motivators to make positive changes and become better people
