I am proud of myself this morning for something very simple: I sowed the button back on my tuxedo jacket with a little sowing kit and I’ve never done that before. I might have stabbed my finger in the process, but I figured it out regardless.
It struck me afterward, when I realized that I was smiling to myself proudly, that being on my own for the first time in my life has allowed me to grow in ways I never expected and to take care of myself better than ever before. It’s just a small example but I was also baking biscuits and banana bread (new skill too) and I felt like I needed to acknowledge that some positive things come from the time I spend alone in my sobriety.
Every day and every situation comes down to your choice in how you respond. That is the benefit of realizing your powerlessness and giving into the recovery process in all aspects of your life. We grow if we choose to learn and live emotionally sober. We can find gratitude in our sobriety for even the smallest things like sowing on a button.
I hope that today you find things to be proud of yourself for doing sober. Be well.