“Intellectual growth should commence at birth and cease only at death.” — Albert Einstein
As a reminder the A. B. C’s of the Recovered Life are:
“A” Always be Positive…
“B” Be a Student of Life…
“C” Cheerlead Others…
I have pointed out in the past that recovery principles are the same as success principles for personal growth and development for people not in recovery. I believe we all live by the same laws of the universe. Often as addicts or alcoholics we tend to separate ourselves as unique, different or not the same as people that are not addicts/alcoholics. We say things like, “I am sick”, “the Disease has me”, “I am not normal”, but the truth of the matter is simple, we are human beings. We are the same as other people with one difference, if we pick up an drink or drug we are quickly stricken with the compulsion to continue to use.
Once we have separated ourselves from the physical and mental compulsion to use we must implement strategies that will enable us to live productive, mission driven lives. The A. B. C’s are guidelines that can be utilized by anyone. In fact the more I read and learn about human behavior and self improvement the more I believe we have an enormous advantage over others simply based on our mutual support and fellowship then any other person or groups of people on this planet!
Life is good!
Go, Go, Go…
Dan 🙂