motivation is a funny thing, and imparting it to others is somewhere between tricky and impossible. i think sharing recovery and hope is a wonderful first step, but actually (providing) insight is impossible. somehow, addicts just have to figure it out for themselves. don't get me wrong; early recovery education, relapse prevention, and wrap-around support (family and friends) is critical, but bottom line the addict needs to decide to stop.
i was out in the yard this morning preparing for my annual "war on the ants." definitely a good time to be considering and talking motivation. without that, they'd definitely win. my yard would be one big ant hill, and i'd have in residence, the largest queen-ant in the world. but i will not falter, and i will not fail. again, i meet them where they are (the ants) and am prepared for battle. there are infinitely more of them --- i'm wildly outnumbered. but, i have brains and motivation.
suppose that's what got me thinking about addiction this morning. addiction is not much different than those ants. always re-grouping for battle, becoming a bit more powerful each year, and always willing to put up a terrific battle ... if i relent. the week continues to creep by, and i wish for each of you the most beautiful of days. Never Quit.
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