Most of us had dreams when we were young. Whether we dreamed of a dynamic career, a large and loving family, or travels abroad, our dreams died when our addiction took hold. Anything we ever wanted for ourselves was cast away in our pursuit of drugs. Our dreams didnt go beyond the next drug and the euphoria we hoped it would bring.
Now in recovery, we find a reason to hope that our lost dreams could still come true. No matter how old we are, how much our addiction has taken from us, or how unlikely it may seem, our freedom from active addiction gives us the freedom to pursue our ambitions. We may discover that were very talented at something, or find a hobby we love, or learn that continuing our education can bring remarkable rewards.
We used to put most of our energy into spinning excuses and rationalizations for our failures. Today, we go forward and make use of the many opportunities life presents to us. We may be amazed at what were capable of. With our foundation of recovery, success, fulfillment, and satisfaction are within our reach at last.
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Just for today: Starting today, Ill do whatever I can to realize my dreams.
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.....sooo true!....I'm just travelling home from a successful weekend doing my sport!
......I wish I hadn't given away some of my health,strength to addiction,,,,,but it feels GREAT to be back in the game!
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...gawd,,,please don't let me -ever- forget why I came here in the first place!!(my 'senility' prayer)
I know everything I dreamed about as a youngster was a lost dream for sure. All my dreams went the way of drugs,I chose to take that path I cannot blame anyone but myself. I have found I have hobbies I love doing and have some quality of life I have found after my stroke . I don't make any excuse's about failures of my past .I look forward to what is waiting for me . Starting today I'll do what I have in my dreams. Lost Up Here In New England , Up In The Mountains , No Rat Race Up Here.
-- Edited by cdbuckberry on Monday 9th of June 2014 09:52:24 PM
