Today I start finding the good

I’m sick and tired of being sick and tired. I have to find my way out of this funk I’ve been in. It’s time I own my part in where I am today because of my choices.

Today I will start being thankful for my probation officer who is only doing her job to make sure I don’t screw up again. Why should I believe she wants me to screw up and go back to jail? Just because that has been others experience, does not mean that’s true. Today I will pray for her.

Today I will be grateful for the out patient program I get to attend three times a week. I get to see the struggles of those who don’t get to sleep in their own bed every night. I have an opportunity to be a blessing to others.

Today I will be grateful that I get to be chauffeured around like “driving miss daisy”. I will be thankful to spend that time connecting with my family who are so gracious to give me rides.

Today I am extremely grateful to have people in AA who have been quick to welcome me and show me what it means to be of service to others and expect nothing in return.

Today I am thankful for people in this community for being transparent and encouraging me every day.

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Very inspiring!! Way to totally change your perspective! Situation hasn’t changed, but your attitude has!! This is a choice. Sitting in a funk with a negative attitude is a choice too. We just don’t recognize it as a choice. We look at it as if we are stuck. Truth is this is our default way of thinking so it doesn’t feel like we’re choosing it. In reality, by not making the choice to change our thinking, we are making the choice to allow our default thinking control us. Nice work Lori!!

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Absolutely! I’m just glad I didn’t waste any more time sitting in the funk :hugs:

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I am very glad to hear you are changing your line of thinking! Outstanding work Lori!

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Very inspiring!! I was in a similar situation and everything changed when I embraced what was happening and that everyone involved was only trying to help. We are blessed to have the opportunity! Keep doing exactly what you’re doing! You got this!!

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