Change from self-destructive patterns of life became necessary. We had to stop doing what we were doing to ourselves.
Active alcoholism is a smoldering death-wish. Each of us courted death every time we drank. Our lifestyles, too, put us at risk. The life of an alcoholic is sold cheaply with every day and every drink.
In recovery, the first pattern we change is the pattern of drinking. Staying sober is the start of our journey into life. But our self-destructive behavior usually went far deeper than just our drinking. Even in recovery, we may still treat ourselves as if we are worthless. When we treat ourselves badly, we feel badly. And when we feel badly, we seek relief--maybe even in our old solution, alcohol.
Choosing recovery means choosing life. We decide each day that we want to live and be free. Each time we avoid self-destructive behavior, we choose recovery.
Just for Today: I will choose life by choosing recovery. I will take care of myself.