Loosid Sober Tip of the Day September 2

Sober Tips
#1

Do you want to be right, or do you want to be free?

In recovery, we often hear the words irritable, restless and discontent. One of the biggest blockages that keeps us in this state is holding onto past resentments or ‘justified anger.’

The problem is, until you can release the resentment, you will never be free. Justified or not.

Resentment is very much like you drinking the poison and waiting for the other party to suffer.

Letting go of your resentment is the key to your freedom.

Will you have to do some work to get there? Absolutely. There are is a spiritual path waiting for you to help to get you to the other side.

There is no value in being right at the expense of your freedom.

Choose to be free today. Why? Because you deserve it.

How did this tip resonate with you? Let us know your thoughts below. 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

So true,
For me it's like learning a lesson from past mistakes. Working through a resentment... releasing the same.... then later in a completely different circumstance... find myself having to realize this on a deeper level and practice it again. Gets a little easier each time. Make me more aware and careful not to get sucked in too far before awareness let's me see where something is headed

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#4

Clear out all the old and stay laser focused on you sobriety. It’s working for me..!!

#5

I need to learn so I can be the best I can be with the rest of my life

#6

Welcome man. Good luck on this journey

#7

Holding on to the passed and any resentments we may have will only bog us down. Living in light, love, hope and sobriety is the best way to create our best future life

#8

As of today, I’m one who suffers from past resentments. I’m stuck. I continue to play the tape over and over to make sure my story isn’t forgotten. It’s driving me crazy. I have very horrible night sleep. I’m constantly tired :yawning_face:. My focus is way off. I’m RID! Irritable, restless and discontent most days.
The only time I’m free is when I’m hiking 10-15 miles. I’m working on my 4th step now. I’m filling out column one. I’m constantly digging up past action that I forgot about. I’m not giving up but I can say I’m damn close at times. My life is beautiful. Good things are in the horizon. Good things are all around me. I’m a good person. I’m grateful for all I have and had. Thank you for letting me vent. Love you all!

#10

I never realized I had “justified anger” that fueled my addiction. This is powerful now I can be free.

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#11

Hey My Friend.
This is my third time around this block. Thirty days of rehab two different times and both times I was drinking within a week of release.
This time I hit the trifecta. Lost my wife my career and ALL my money. Ended up in a looney bin for a few years. Now I’m out. Living in a mobile home park out in the desert. But I’m LIVING.
And I’m SOBER.
And how do I stay that way? Keep resentments and poisonous thoughts at bay?
Stay Present.
Stay right here, right now.
Be selfish with my concern.
Be selfish with my concentration.
I can’t fix another until I’m fixed.
Thoughts of the past are useless. It’s gone.
Thoughts of the future are useless. It’s not here.
All I have is this. Right here. Right now. And Right Here Right Now Im…
content. I’m happy. I’m fine.
And now? Right here and right now?
I’m….still happy. And content. I’m fine.
And now?
Right here and right now?
I’m happy and….
See?
That’s what works for me.

#12

I used to get angry when people would tell me that I should quit drinking. What?