I know my life is unmanageable. I know I need help. But, do I have problems and addictions of my own? I know that I am not perfect, but I think that I am basically OK. Other people in my life are the problem, right?
I listen and learn in support groups that the many coping skills and habits I have developed and learned are keeping me from happiness. They are keeping me from living a peaceful and serene life. I have many weaknesses that I need to overcome. As I come to see this and try to eradicate these weaknesses from my life, I am so unhappy when I am quite unsuccessful.
When I found that I could not, by myself, get rid of my weaknesses, I was miserable. Then, I remembered that God can help me, through his son Jesus Christ, if I ask for His help. This became my greatest desire, and gave me hope. While I watch people in my support groups, I am learning that through the atonement of Jesus Christ, I can be happy no matter what is going on around me. I am learning that I don’t have to be a victim and that I can create healthy boundaries. I am learning about 12 steps and 12 principles from 2 different but similar programs that are changing my life.
Learning, changing and growing is a great adventure. The bad things that happen in life, the trials I have, the mistakes I make, are the tools that give me opportunities to grow and learn. I just need to look at those “bad” things from a different perspective and attitude. I am a warrior in my own adventure!
Do I think someone else is the problem in my life today? Do I need to put the focus back on me? How are you being a warrior in your own life adventure? Let me know in the comments below.
Leave a Reply