I spent a whole year being sober. It’s a confusing day. I want to celebrate and I want to cry and mourn.
I’m healthier? I think so.
I eat better? Definitely.
I sleep better? Not really.
My brain fog is gone? Hell no.
I have more energy? Sometimes.
My relationships are better? Most of them.
I’m happier? Sometimes.
I always heard other people say that being sober brings all this happiness and their problems go away. Everyone forgets to tell you that it actually takes a whole lot of work to get that happiness and that those problems only go away if you work on solutions for them.
I’m hopeful for the future. But I still got a lot of work to do.
While you enjoy your everyday life—eating, drinking, and traveling—take a moment to remember there are people just like you who once lived a similar life. These individuals now endure the harsh realities of war and loss, struggling every day to provide food and drink for themselves and their children. They face the added agony of being unable to treat a sick child due to a lack of resources.
Their current existence is far from the comfort you experience. Many live in primitive tents made of nylon or cloth, which offer little protection from the scorching heat of summer or the freezing cold of winter. These makeshift shelters are a constant reminder of their vulnerability and suffering.
It is essential to keep these people in your thoughts and prayers. Consider how you can support them financially and raise awareness about their plight. Perhaps God has placed this challenge before them to test our compassion and humanity.
By showing mercy and kindness to those who suffer on earth, you align yourself with a higher moral calling, and in return, those in heaven will show mercy to you. Let your actions reflect your empathy and willingness to help those in need.