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JANUARY 9

APPRECIATION

EMOTIONAL BALANCE

“Appreciation is a wonderful thing. It makes what is excellent in others belong to us as well.”

Voltaire

A balanced life may at times seem elusive. Just when I feel like things are going smoothly, I encounter a bump in the road. Recovery, just like life, is full of moments such as this. One of the many gifts I’ve received in recovery is a conscious awareness of myself that includes my actions, behaviors, and relationships with others. This ability doesn’t come naturally—it is something I must train myself to acknowledge physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually.

This process takes place minute by minute and day by day. It is when I experience moments of physical pain that I must reach within and put to use all of the tools that are available. It is my goal to practice awareness, tolerance, and acceptance for those things that are out of my control. Chronic pain isn’t something that can be controlled, but the way I view my pain can be.

I am patient with myself and accept those things over which I have no control. In addition, I do my part in identifying what I can manage, and look to my higher power, sponsor, and support group for strength, direction, and encouragement. I don’t have to do this alone. When I acknowledge and accept this, I move further into appreciation and gratitude, which then transcends into love for myself.