I have this little part of myself -call it the addict or just a character defect or Tom if you want, it is just a part-that always wants to run away. I want to run to India one week and Missoula, Montana the next. This part thrives on freedom, but then as soon as a potential opportunity arises to capitalize on this supposed freedom, I want to run right back to my comfort zone.....

Just for today, remember that true freedom comes from the inside out. No location, no move, no job will ever help you acquire the freedom you seek...sit down and practice acceptance and gratitude for what you have today and you will miraculously feel free.

Listen....
to the words of another who is wiser than you-
to the sound of the universe asking you to dream bigger than you ever dared to dream...

Just for today, believe that your world can be bigger than the limitations of your imagination...only if you listen to what is calling you to its direction...

Let Go

So, the people around you aren't doing what you, in your little, limited mind are demanding them to do?  Well, go figure..good reminder that all of our minds are limited by our own experience and most of our minds are limited by our diseases inclinations...

Just for today, let another person wallow in their misery or take the "wrong" turn as you deem it; and, remember, if you had such great ideas about what life was supposed to be like, perhaps you wouldn't have asked for help staying sober:) Good reminder for me today too!

Step out of Your Comfort Zone

Meet someone new. Talk to someone you usually ignore. Smile if you usually frown..

even if only for a split second.

Recovery is about pliability. Pliability leads to findings beyond your highest expectations.

Just for Today, don't be afraid to step outside the lines.

Sober Tips

Today's Challenge:

Check out my lifetips substance abuse answers at http://substanceabuse.lifetips.com/.

And, better, yet, if you or someone you know has a question, ask it:)

Why Not Hope for the Best?

A wise person once told me,

"You know, Blythe, there is a 50% chance that things could actually go right instead of wrong...."

Do you tend to focus on the chance that things won't go well, when the chance is equally as strong that it WILL go well?

Just for today, plan on things going your way for a change. You just might be surprised at the results....

Did you Know...

that Wisdom is Failure in Reverse...