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I don't believe in testing myself with a temptation. In life there are so many tests already. I know a part of it is willpower but why should I do...
I agree we cannot avoid change. As I read this I keep thinking how nothing remains the same. If they did we would all still be babies. Growth is...
I'm trying to become a positive person. Being negative only brought me sadness. I don't think just the words and thoughts manifest itself into...
Love can be a powerful motivator. I do not think anyone can change unless they want to. To change yourself for a loved one wouldn't make you happy...
In my experience in the U.S. we do see and hear stories about success coming from failures. Overseas though failure is seen as the end of the story....
I like to think of it as a balance. Loving myself gives me confidence. I think some people go overboard. These would be selfish individuals. To...
Problems do help us grow. It's very hard to see the light at the end of the tunnel though. With good friends and faith it helps us move on to...
Dreams can be a good motivator. The challenges we face while chasing them can lead to addictive behavior too. Everyone has stumbling blocks while...
Talking helps some people but not everyone. Being female I am willing to talk about things but I wonder how men are able to keep everything bottled....
We all make mistakes and we have all done things we regret. Forgiveness is an important part of healing. It makes us accountable for the deed we...
I am finding support in this forum as well. As much as I can talk to my friends I like being able to talk to someone who knows exactly what you are...
Helping a friend sometimes means being straight with them. You might need to say something they may not be willing to hear. We can't sit by and...
Without my faith I would not feel whole. There are some aspects of religion that I admit I don't understand. I sometimes do question some events in...
Giving up an addiction is like a marathon not a sprint. It can't happen overnight and it's a long journey. We may have relapses that set us back...
Happiness is also a mindset. It takes strong will and determination. There are people who somehow make it their life's mission to tear others down....
Wallowing in self pity is dangerous when battling with addiction. When we are sad and depressed the temptation is strongest to go back to our bad...
I agree admitting you have a problem is the first step to recovery. It's easy to say you can stop at any time. The real test comes when you find...
When we are stressed out it can easily nudge us into indulging in some bad habits. I hope that the person who began this thread is doing ok with...
I am very happy to hear these stories of kindness. I always try to help others and be a shoulder to lean on. It's sometimes hard to find a shoulder...
I agree to these words. The great things that God has in store for all us no one can change. He wants the best for us. Unlike our peers he doesn't...