Safety net

I have been sober for a few years and I have has the opportunity to experience life being sober. At first I was scared to leave my house because my addiction was everywhere. Then I built a support system of sober friends, I went to meeting, went to college, worked and so on. Life became manageable. 

Then I again found myself at cross roads this time I was looking to fill the hole still left inside of me. I returned to the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Again I had to learn how to relive life with a new set of guiding principles that would help me find a new freedom, peace and happiness.

Again though I was like a young child learning what was safe and not safe. 

I have been so blessed to have so many wonderful people in my life guiding me, teaching me, correcting me when needed.

This weekend I was able to go on vacation it was amazing. I spent the weekend at the place I focus on when I meditate... My happy place. 

(Picture I took this weekend)

Yet I still had a lot of anxiety because I was outside of my comfort zone. I was experiencing something for the first time that was new.

Even the best of circumstances can be challenging at times. Yet I truly have been able to change my heart and more often than not greet my challenges with determination and also a challenge to learn and grow rather than in the past run and hide.

My character weaknesses are truly beginning to change and be molded into something new. 

I can't wait to see what happens next. 

When I got home from my trip I quickly went back to the place that I find the most peace and refuge. It is the place where I meditate and counsel with my Father in Heaven. I was so excited to be "home".