Recovery is a beautiful thing and moving into and through it doesn’t have to be a tumultuous, difficult time. Instead, it can be a time of great beauty, of joy and of transformation. To get relief and find that joy, though, it’s important to cease fighting. People in recovery can sometimes rail against the things and the people who mean the most to them. You can move beyond that, though. Stopping all that fighting is one of the best ways to feel better and continue moving forward so you can get on with your recovery and have the great life you deserve.
Addiction Recovery Truly is Possible
When you begin to recover from addiction, you might want to handle it your way and do things the way you think will be best. That makes complete sense, and it’s very common, but you might want to consider that the people who love you generally know what’s best for you. They want what’s best for you, too, and they want to make sure you get through any struggles or difficult times. So when they offer advice, don’t just resort to fighting. Listen to them and keep an open mind. You can find the joy in your life, when you work with your friends and family to get all the help you need. Ceasing fighting anything or anyone can be the best and most important thing you’ll ever do.
Sober Living is Joyous Living
Living sober is a beautiful thing. When you cease fighting, you get closer to your goal of a full, 12 step recovery. You have to release the idea of who is right, because that doesn’t matter. What matters is the happiness and joy you can find in life when you have sober living as part of your everyday plan. A 12 step recovery plan comes with challenges, of course, but it is the way you get through those challenges that matters most.
When you surrender yourself to the recovery and allow yourself to open your heart and mind to getting help, a huge weight is removed from your shoulders. That weight is also removed from the shoulders of the people who love and care about you. Let them help you, and give them the opportunity to focus on getting you well again. When you cease fighting, release your ego and embrace the joy and beauty in life, you can move toward (and stay in) complete and total recovery.