June 28

You are not who you think you are but what you think you will become. Over time, we look for evidence to prove what we think about ourselves. Some of this can be greatly distorted for the addict and alcoholic. And with any length of time, we can find any number of things to prove that our thoughts are real and factual. We can say that we are not a well-liked person and that people don’t like us because of this and that, etc. And we can look for evidence in a lack of phone calls, lack of emails, no likes for our posts on Facebook, etc. But are those really measures of whether we are likable or not? Living authentically relies on what you think about yourself. Living an examined life, taking a daily inventory, and rethinking your beliefs about yourself can help you live a happier life with a more defined sense of self.

Reflections

Are you taking a daily inventory? Why not?

Daily Challenge

Start taking a daily inventory. Help yourself see yourself for who you really are.