Let's get writing, Liennie!!
Alot of wonderful things have happened and I have NO idea of where to begin.
I know I cannot change the past, the damage and hurt that I have caused my family and friends during my drinking days. BUT...ALL I know is that NOW I want to make a positive difference and move forward from my past.
I feel really blessed to have this sobriety as new and former friendships have been growing into beautiful and loving relationships over time. AND IT feels fantastic!! I never thought that I would or could maintain friendships. I KNOW I have got to stop blaming that on my drinking. I need to move on and enjoy my present...another chance of a new and wonderful life.
What has helped me to move forward is truly learning to accept who I am and to work with my positive attributes rather than focus on my character flaws. There are several Facebook positive pages that I am proud to be a member. Positive Outlooks is one of my favorite pages. Here is a quote that is near and dear to me from that page...
"When you are content to be simply yourself and don't compare or compete, everybody will respect you." - Lao Tzu
I am learning to be a good listener and only offer kind words, comforting words, compassionate words and other positive words when asked or when it feels comfortable to offer. My heart is finally in the right place. My inner peace can now lend a hand to those who reach out for me to hold. I am finally realizing that it is ME who can take control of my actions and reactions in MY life. I cannot have expectations of anyone...that is unrealistic and unfair. With expectations, we only get hurt if those expectations are not met. We are all human and we make mistakes.
When you learn from your mistakes, you are making strides to better your life. I know I have and continue to do so on a daily basis...to better my life. With all the wonderful and positive friends and family in my life now...I am very appreciative to have the freedom and the positive re-enforcement to move forward and let the past be where it should be...in the past.
You all have made it possible for me to be able to share and write again...from the bottom of my heart and with a new positive outlook on life that I embrace with your beautiful love and kind support.
I am closing with one of my ALL time favorite singers, Dean Martin, singing "Everybody Loves Somebody Sometime"...that is HOW I feel about my family and friends. This version just makes me smile like you all do for me!
Thank you ALL from the bottom of my heart and soul. Until we meet again... xoxo
