I am reminded how I used alcohol to relieve any pain I had: physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual.
Admittedly, the relief was temporary at best so I had to try to convince myself I was just fine until the pressure built up so much that I would drink again.
During this journey of recovery and discovery, I have used a variety of behaviors to try and accomplish the same release from pain.
Fortunately, each of them led me to a desire to find something different.
Today, I have a practice of making statements of appreciation and taking time to meditate.
In each of these I become aware of the God consciousness in and around me.
Being a part of this consciousness, I get to live in powerful alignment with all of creation.
While in alignment there is no distress thus no pain.
May each of you allow yourself alignment with The Creator.
You are Loved.
