Posted by Solstice on August 21, 2011, at 23:05:57
In reply to Re: this post is from 2006 on moving out, posted by rjlockhart04-08 on August 21, 2011, at 22:26:43
I'm so glad you wrote back, Matt.. it's very rewarding to me that I was able to say something that caused a positive shift in your thinking.If you'll go ahead and follow through on finding some place to invest your time and energy that you believe in - I think you might be shocked at what it will do for you.
Feeling appreciated.. feeling that your presence is valued... feeling that you're doing something that has a positive effect on others... *spending* yourself.. all of that will give you a 'high' that is easy to get.. legal.. and might go a long way toward replacing an addiction to drugs that you aren't going to be able to satisfy... with a 'high' that will truly benefit you. It will energize you. It will give you a 'reason' to get up. You will learn a lot of things that will prepare you for a paying job. You'll develop relationships with people who will be motivated to lend you a hand. You'll be seen as a person who contributes to the well-being of others.. rather than being seen as an addict. And you'll get that soaring feeling of joy.. that can be quite addictive :-) I'm kinda feeling it just by knowing I was helpful to you.
I look forward to hearing about your adventures!
Solstice
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