Because you're not what I would have you be, I blind myself to who, in truth, you are. ~Madeleine L'Engle
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Today I am grateful...
- that since I didn't have to be anywhere this morning I was able to sleep later than usual
- that today I have freedoms unimaginable when I was drinking
- to remember that first weekend of sobriety and how I was amazed there were people actually walking/driving around doing stuff. For years I had spent every weekend holed up in my cave.
- for late night chat with the Daily Piglet
- that today I have what it takes, and then some
Taking care of my emotions means I allow myself to stay with the feeling until it's time to release it and go on to the next one. I recognize that sometimes my feelings can help point me toward reality, but sometimes my feelings are deceptive. They are important, but I do not have to let them control me. I can feel, and think too. I talk to people about my feelings when that's appropriate and safe. I reach out for help or guidance if I get stuck in a particular emotion. ~The Language Of Letting Go
5 comments:
I remember being held up in my cave too while I was drinking. It's not a fun place to be. I never want to go back there.
I love both of these quotes. Excellent. Madeleine L'Engle is one of my all time favorite authors. Thanks for sharing these:)
I like the line in the bottom paragraph "sometimes my feelings are deceptive." Isn't that so true?
Holed up in our caves. That we thought was the ultimate freedom. yuck.
ok i left a comment here earlier, but i reckon something 'sploded and made it disappear.
DAMN!
i enjoyed our chat too and i think you are a rock star. as well, i love that you share your fancy book learnin' with me :)
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