Loosid Sober Tip of the Day October 6

Sober Tips
#1

Why me vs. Why Me

Many times, people ask to themselves, ‘Why did this happen to me?’ … ‘Why did I have to be an alcoholic (or addict)’ …‘Why can’t I drink?’… Why can I not control my drinking when so many people can?’

It is incredibly important to remember, there are two ways you can approach ‘why me’

There is another side of why me.

‘Why am I so lucky to have the ability to get better when so many others don’t?’

‘Why am I so lucky that I have a disease that is 100% treatable so long as I work a program on a daily basis?’

‘Why was I able to get the gifts of the program while so many other people are sick and suffering.’

‘Why am I so lucky to change my life and live in service to others… and to the same people I used to hurt?’

Choose to pick the right ‘why me’ today. If you are reading this it means you have started your journey to build a beautiful life

How did this tip resonate with you? Let us know your thoughts below. What’s your why me? There are many people in the Loosid community who need to hear what you have to say.

With Love, Loosid :pray::heart:

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#3

Great. All very true. I chose to be free of alcohol…

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#4

Sometimes it’s all about perception and how you look at what’s for you and what’s not for you. I am blessed to say I’m sober and alive.

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#6

I chose to write why me today why I am not sick or something because I choose to have a program that helps me sleep on a daily basis doing the right thing for the right reasons

#7

Sleep right west Right Eat Way go to Meetings right talk to other recovering people right to serve others Right and to keep the god of my understanding in front of me understanding

#8

All lot of people with addiction are self centered and tend to think “life is happening TO ME.” When in fact life is just happening. I’m not special and the universe is not revolving around me. Getting away from this line of thinking helps us get away from self pity and resentment which fuels addiction.
I try my best to live in the present moment in gratitude not wasting time worrying about the past or what the future holds.
Time is all we have and it’s precious so I make the most of the time I’ve been given.

#9

Amen brother so true. I was tired of my pity party that even I did not attend.

#10

I’m thankful that I was able to go to treatment.. that gave me a closer walk with God..

#11

Why do I get to be sober and experience serenity and service and build a relationship with God and those around me?

#12

We drink because we decide to.