Sunday, April 15, 2012
Just for today, I will focus on rebuilding a positive and realistic self-confidence if I am in a place in recovery where I doubt or even fear moving on and forward because I think I may fail. In recovery, there is little to fear because we have already been through the most fearful place of all. But if I am afraid that I will stumble, fall short of a goal or cannot do what I must, I risk not only stagnation but possibly relapse if my self-confidence is so poor that I con myself into thinking sobriety offers little more than drinking. And I cannot compare myself and where I am in recovery to anyone else, either to reinforce my poor self-employer or to embellish it. If I need more than the guidance of my Higher Power to overcome reluctance or fear to move ahead, I can compare myself to where I was BEFORE recovery. Today, fear and worry will not disable me from progressing. And our common journey continues. Just for today. - Chris M., 2012
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