Mini-epiphanies
Thinking back, the problems in my life were many and complex and so were the answers. Just like this walk, one step at a time, the greatest adversities of life become bearable, manageable and surmountable. I don’t know if it’s just me or do other people have similar things happen to them, but I think of songs when I’m in trouble. It’s a subconscious thing that happens automatically. Out of the blue, a song, that somehow describes the situation I’m in, pops into my head. They’re like mini-epiphanies. In the lyrics of one of her songs, Amy Grant sang, “The answer to your question lies in the middle of your pain.” The paradoxical nature of that statement intrigued me. Suddenly, it all became crystal clear. During my drinking years, I was running away from pain and problems. If I had only embraced them and learned from them, I’d have gotten on with the business of life sooner. I’d have been further down the road. I guess you could say drinking is like walking backwards. Boy, I sure am glad to be sober today!
Posted by mseyrig on 08/13/2008 at 5:50 AMAdd Comment
