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bluidkiti · 11-27-2013, 10:05 AM

November 28

An Unhealthy Escape

Escaping from ourselves is destructive. An executive who rejected help with his drinking problem said, I never drink at the office, so I will take work home and keep myself busy. Although he was not planning to substitute another chemical for alcohol, his escape into work was nevertheless unhealthy. It would ultimately either fail or result in a stress-related disease. We cannot escape from ourselves over the long haul, nor should we need to do so. When this man's workaholism failed, he returned to alcohol and eventually entered recovery. Since doing so, he has begun to enjoy himself and his family.

11-27-2013, 10:05 AM	#28
bluidkiti Administrator Join Date: Aug 2013 Posts: 70,570	November 28 An Unhealthy Escape Escaping from ourselves is destructive. An executive who rejected help with his drinking problem said, I never drink at the office, so I will take work home and keep myself busy. Although he was not planning to substitute another chemical for alcohol, his escape into work was nevertheless unhealthy. It would ultimately either fail or result in a stress-related disease. We cannot escape from ourselves over the long haul, nor should we need to do so. When this man's workaholism failed, he returned to alcohol and eventually entered recovery. Since doing so, he has begun to enjoy himself and his family. __________________ "No matter what you have done up to this moment, you get 24 brand-new hours to spend every single day." --Brian Tracy AA gives us an opportunity to recreate ourselves, with God's help, one day at a time. --Rufus K. When you get to the end of your rope, tie a knot and hang on. --Franklin D. Roosevelt We stay sober and clean together - one day at a time! God says that each of us is worth loving.