Don’t Take Yourself Too Seriously During Sobriety

As important as it is that we take our sobriety seriously it is also important to remember to laugh and have fun. When we go to Above It All ,AA, or other 12 step programs and get sober there is a long journey ahead of us. But this journey is also lined with joy, fun, and happiness. Sobriety isn’t just about work or just about fun, but about balance. It is about laughing when things are getting too serious. It’s about packing as much as we can into the stream of life and living. We know all too well what it is like to be isolated and miserable in our disease but now that we have received drug addiction detox and are in recovery we get to enjoy every moment. It is imperative that we take time to enjoy life’s little moments. Whether it’s something small like going to see a movie with friends, or something big like taking a trip, we get to appreciate the memories and relationships we build. Nothing helps more than a good laugh to get you out of the worst of moods. Many of us get sober and feel broken, crushed, and defeated but over time those tears and discomfort will turn into laughter and a light heart. We escaped the hell that we were in and now we get to celebrate. We get to do the things that we have always wanted to do but never got to. We get to create a life beyond our wildest dreams and share the message of hope with others.