Each morning when I wake up, I say “no” to picking up a drink today. If I can stay sober for just one more day, the river of life will continue to carry me closer to my goals. When I put my sobriety first, it feels like the universe reaches out, extends a hand, and says, “Follow me”.
By choosing to live one day at a time, I unhitch my brain from two very heavy wagons: one hauls yesterday’s baggage of cares and regrets; the other is loaded with worry about what could be. These two wagons were constant companions when I drank.
Today, I’m not weighed-down. I don’t spare a second thought to yesterday. It’s already gone. Tomorrow will take care of itself. It’s not here yet, and I can only take action in the present moment.
When I’m in the here and now, my senses are sharper. I feel more alive.
And then I realize that the only goal of value in life is to be fully present and be grateful for the ability to do so.
The Peace of Wild Things 