If you only see mistakes you wont stay sober for very long

[Kimberley]

If you only see mistakes you wont stay sober for very long

Great post Mario! I would add, whatever you focus on, you get more of. If you're always looking for the negative in everything, what do you think you'll experience more of?

Two people can have exactly the same thing happen to them - one will curse it and see the bad side, the other will see the lesson, the silver lining, or the chance to show their strengths.

The truth is, we have to teach ourselves to be happy sometimes. I was a natural pessimist for many years - I had to work at turning my own mind to always pick up on the good things. It can be done and I am much happier, much more stable and am given more opportunities than ever before as a result.

I loved your story, too, Molly. you must be very proud! x

[Wildflowers]

If you only see mistakes you wont stay sober for very long

Exactly. I just sometimes have a hard time expressing whats in my head. The words are still rolling around with the marbles up there. Banging around & fighting for space, more than others some days.

Just this morning & afternoon, I had to change my attitude~perception. Well, hubs did to, as this isn't just an alkie~addict problem. I think some of us are just harder on ourselves cause of our addictions. He's on vacation, taking a little here & there. Now is it going to be all work or some fun to. I started to a have a wee pity party, then membered something a learned yrs back in AA, this is a luxury problem. Get into gratitude now! Change my mind set into being positive. "Easy to attend, harder to leave pity parties" Thx for this one Byrdie.

I'm going to go paint some more in hot ~ hot weather with a smile. I have a house, a hubs & many things to be grateful for! I'm sober!... Oh & I use less paint & have less of it on me & more on the walls now!

[madmans]

If you only see mistakes you wont stay sober for very long

Great Post Mario.

[madmans]

If you only see mistakes you wont stay sober for very long

Great post Mario.

[Panno]

If you only see mistakes you wont stay sober for very long

What a fantastic post Mario, thanks

[YouKayBee]

If you only see mistakes you wont stay sober for very long

I often find myself forgetting where I've come from, how good things are now and how I can't always get it right. My counsellor once said go easy on yourself, forgive yourself and I try to remember that when I'm beating myself up over something stupid I think I've done or said. Did much worse things when I was drinking out of control, and other people do things just as daft too. Life isn't roses on the other side, and you'll never be perfect either - even if you want to be.

Thanks Mario.