Little Commitments to Recovery Add Up

Little installments of solid commitments to recovery add up over time.  In fact, repeatedly engaging in even small increments of time exclusively devoted to recovery serve to propel you forward in a positive direction.

Make a commitment to devote at least two minutes, a mere one hundred twenty seconds upon arising to reflect upon the coming twenty-four hours.  Review the day to come and create sandwiches of support for yourself around difficult tasks.  For example, if you have an important interview at ten o’clock sharp, plan to make a phone call to your sponsor or another supportive person both before and after the interview.  Utter a simple prayer to your Higher Power or the universe that you handle whatever transpires with acceptance, grace and dignity.  Realize that no matter what happens, the most important thing is that you stay on the path of recovery. 

Remember that “luck” is the intersection of preparation and opportunity, and that neither adequate preparation nor an abundance of worthwhile opportunities are possible for you if you enter into the throes of active addiction.  Uninterrupted recovery does coax “luck” and other good things, like healthy relationships, to move in your direction.

Paula