Staying Positive

6 days sober:

Today I learned a lesson...again.  The amount of influence a positive mindset can have over my day as well as over the relationships that I have with others.  For the past few days I have only been thinking about the negative qualities that my girlfriend has.  I haven't been thinking about all of the positively wonderful qualities that she has.  The physical distance, about 10 hours has really taken a toll on me, and I haven't put a focus on remembering her good side as I should have. Until today.

Today, I called her up and told her that I loved her.  I wrote her a note on facebook in reply to a note she wrote me...and I day-dreamed about being married to her today for the first time in maybe a week.  And I am amazed at how much of a difference it has made in my feelings and thoughts towards her! Instead of focusing on what might happen while she is on her mission, I am focusing on what I want to happen when she gets back! I love that girl and can't wait until she and I can be married for eternity!

So, the key point from today? Stay positive. If it's hard then make an extra effort to be positive. Being positive is one of the main things that you can do in order to stay in recovery! Love others because you want to. It's a choice!

This is my daily check in, my experience of recovery, and also my hope for another 24 hours!

-Grateful and Hopeful