A Minor Miracle
Topic:
Gratitude
This is going to sound stupid ... but whatever. We all have our deficiencies.
Today, for the first time in my life, I:
- searched for jobs online;
- found one that seemed to stand out;
- wrote up a cover letter;
- readied my resume; and
- applied for the job
-- all without taking a drink!
It's just a tiny thing in the grand scheme of things ... but it's a big deal to me. I've never been able to do that before without taking a few drinks first. It's just too upsetting and stressful.
The cravings still came though. There were several times today that I instinctively thought, "I need a drink". It felt as normal as the thought, "I need to breathe". But at least this time I could identify it and shrug it off without giving in or running away.
I'm glad to finally be able to do this job searching without the bottle. I need to stay sober, but I also need a job. Being financially self-supporting feels like the next right thing to do at this point.
6 comments:
Great job TKD. The Bible talks about "walking in the Spirit" or "Christian Walk". A walk is made up of many tiny steps.
Great job on taking one of the hardest of those tiny steps. I am so proud of you!
- Friend of God.
None of that sounds stupid.
I see you,
JJ
It doesn't sound stupid. It sound like progress.
Wow, this sounds like great progress to me! Well done, I really hope you get a reply from this job application!
Wow, good job.
That is not a little thing it is a big thing. I used booze for anything and everything. Took showers with a glass just outside the curtain at times. All the "first times" are great.
Congrats and I hope it works out.
G~
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