Listen Linda

I have so many things to be grateful for today. But I want to focus on one thing that has proven to be at the core of my recovery journey. After God of course. I’m grateful for the patience that I have had. Because with patience I had to understand that healing and growth take time.

The process of changing my life is a process that is slow and it’s not linear. It’s understanding that it’s all in God’s timing. And his divine plan for me. And with me it’s a beautiful thing. And I love that about myself. The fact that I am a patient person. God has blessed me with the ability to understand that now that I have chosen to change my life. Everything that I’ve set my mind to do. I’ve done, I’m doing, or getting to it. Patience is the acceptance of time.

It also takes endurance. The ability to endure difficult situations without becoming overwhelmed, easily. I’ve had to remain to be calm, to remain steady. In the face of adversity, frustration, and disappointments. Endurance is important with patience and in my recovery. Because the journey can be long and arduous.

I try to remind myself to always be mindful and present in the moment. Even though I’ve tried to rush through things, to get to my next goal.

Because the ending, regardless of what the verdict or ruling will be, is ever so important to me. But God has had to slow me down. So, the small victories I can experience and celebrate along my way. It makes living in the moment more sacred to me.

I’ve also learned by having patience, I’ve learned how to give myself grace. Treating myself with the most kindness and understanding. It’s crucial in my recovery. I’ve forgave my past self for the mistakes I made. It’s so important to overcome shame and guilt.

Grace means letting go of resentments and bitterness towards myself and others. Holding on to the toxic versions of my past isn’t who I am anymore, nor does it have any place in the future. As it should be too.

By giving myself grace, I’ve learned how to maintain an emotional balance, or try to. I try very hard to find peace and contentment in the face of adversity. And this balance is crucial to sustain a long-term recovery with healthy mental well-being.
Having both patience and grace involves learning from life’s challenges without being consumed by them.

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