The measurement of strength is something I've been thinking about recently. What makes you feel as if you are truly progressing in life and not falling backwards into temptation? I've been dealing with a very difficult addiction for quite some time and have come to the realization that I am only as strong as my willingness to quit.
At first, my strength came through the admittance of there being a problem. Although knowledge is power, I wasn't powerful enough to go beyond that. Then I found strength in numbers. But no matter how many people were supportive of my decision to quit, I felt that they truly didn't understand what I was going through.
It wasn't until I was at my weakest point that I found the strength in myself. And I realized that the other places I had found it made me that much stronger. Every day I deal with an inner struggle of bettering myself and not turning back.
This may not be the same situation for everyone, but hopefully its something one can relate to. It's not how you find it, or when for that matter. Just knowing you can overcome personal obstacles in life is measurement in itself.
Much love,
Rev. Jaime
Wednesday, October 8, 2008
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