Focus for Today:
The words from the C.A.R.E. model are: EMOTIONAL AWARENESS
E. - Emotional Awareness: September 8, 2026
Gratitude for the ability to be able to reflect and center
The opportunity to make good or harmful decisions are evident every minute of every day. I received a note from another patient I was in rehab with that said;
"Think about this every day!
Is it smart?
Is it safe?"
Those are great words to live by, and much effort goes into that simple maxim if you truly intend to live that way.
In that vein of thought, I think emotional awareness is about (for me) understanding my limitations with my addiction. Life is hard right now and it makes it even more challenging not to want to drink. That was my go-to for dealing with pretty much anything. In order to not relapse in a way that ruins what I have left; I am working on this daily writing, working out and recovery.
Recovery is multi-faceted but ongoing.
I want to write more but I have time constraints, and I honestly just need to be about it and not write about it. But I will continue to write and read good, honest content where I consume information. I just want to be a better person.
As this evolves, I want to write what the words from Recovery Dharma mean to me.
This is ultimately about the path to recovery and right living so the path has 3 groups:
The Wisdom Group
Wise Understanding and Wise Intention
Wise Understanding is where I think I can spend a lot of time and apply many words in the model. Not sure I will do that, but it is an option.
Having a better understanding of not just alcohol triggers but life and emotional control triggers. Being cool for lack of a better word. Taking deep breaths, writing, jotting down notes.
Think through as many options as I can to deal with issues that normally send my mind spiraling. Cement this intent to use what I have been given to the best most efficient ends for mental clarity as possibilities. What have I been given to help? This...I write and it does help just to empty my mind and give myself a focus to keep at the top of my mind.
If it is not smart and not safe then I won't do it unless there is no alternative.
