Recovery Is Not A Race

November 4, 2019

I’ve been trying to control the uncontrollable. I’ve been harshly judging myself by telling myself I should be some place else spiritually and emotionally as opposed to where I am at this moment.

I have been pushing my recovery based on unreasonable expectations. Rather than accepting life on life’s terms I have been demanding life hurry the hell up. In short, I have not surrendered.

I have to remember where I was last year at this time and understand these words: recovery is a journey, not an exam, or a series of check boxes. I ask the universe for patience and self-compassion. At this moment I am where I need to be.

Good night my friends.

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Author: Chris

I left the hateful rhetoric of Facebook to come here to carry a message of hope and healing I'm in recovery from addiction and rebuilding a life filled with purpose and creativity. Whether I'm playing the piano, baking, gardening, or knitting, I’ve found healing in the simple, meaningful moments. Buzz Kill Diaries is where I share honest reflections on recovery - one day at a time.

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