As I sit in Corpus Christi, TX I am inspired and encouraged to write again. The past 2 months have been a roller coaster to say the least as I am embarking on a sober journey in life. No, this is not my first attempt but I know it is my most committed. After completing 6 days in detox and 30 in in-patient rehab in South Padre, TX I have a true grasp on what I have, what I do not and what I risk to lose if my life does not change. Old habits with alcohol have been put to death and new ones are forming every day.
I have a new appreciation for life, my relationships, my opportunities, my health… everything. Its shocking how blind one can be when lost in the insanity of addiction and self-loathing. Believing lies about yourself and drowning them in a substance is a vicious cycle that claims many and I'm happy to be 54 days without the black cloud above me. I see clearly now what steps I need to take in order to seize my potential and grow as a man. This is exciting, time to put pen to paper and create!
“If you know the way broadly you will see it in everything.”
― Miyamoto Musashi