Rising from The Ashes Like “The Phoenix”

Stretching Out of Disaster To Regain Control of My Life

We all have desires and longings to succeed. But we have become, most of the time, the stumbling block to our success.

If you haven’t realized, what has kept you stuck all this time? Keep reading to see if my perspective, based on my experiences, can help you unmask those hidden negative habits and behaviors.

Over the years, I internalized habits that later externalized into behaviors that prevent me from succeeding in life, destroying my future self.

The biggest battle of my life (alcoholism) gave me a great lesson, and I learned to apply it in other aspects of my life.

But you’re going to think.

What could I learn from this ex-alcoholic?

I humbly tell you that somebody can learn something valuable even from a little ant.

I’m so glad to share my story that can help others going through the same situation. I’m thankful for what I have now — a new beginning in life to make it better.

Understanding Myself

To get to be alive today, I had to wage war on myself.

I had to redirect my life.

It was not easy.

Addictions had twisted my whole being with the inadvertent practice of negative habits that became destroyers of my being.

Slowly and smoothly, alcohol infiltrated my life in a sleeky way. It was giving me a burst of fun at times but getting on the roller coaster of troubles.

At first, I began to master the art of trouble-fixer. Putting band-aids on my hurts and acting as if everything was under control until my problems started piling up and falling on me in a domino reaction.

I fell to kiss the dust on the ground, with no other option but to get up and look forward to saving my life.

It seems that I needed to fall that low to be able to wake up all my desires to overcome that terrible situation in which I had put myself.

But all started when I didn’t pay attention to all the wake-up calls and yellow flags thrown in my path.

The Overcoming Process

A series of unfortunate situations led me to begin the battle to obtain sobriety. Every step was uncomfortable, but every single step was part of the recovery process.

Getting sober gave me clarity of thought. A clear mind gave me direction and vision to see my options, and choosing the right options helped me find opportunities to get out of the stormy situation.

Today I might feel like a champion in life, but I can’t never forget the pain and the process I went through. Now I realize how we’re always an inch closer to death everywhere and every day.

Sometimes I may sound melancholic, but it’s just the way I feel now…Grateful to be alive, looking for someone to help.

Looking for ways to get my message across to someone in need, I discovered the Art of Writing — what a powerful instrument of communication.

I started writing without knowing anything or what I was getting into, but the satisfaction of finding a Medium to convey my experiences gave my life meaning.

Now the takeaway

Never ignore life’s warnings.

Too much freedom and fun can drag addiction.

It can take various forms like the chameleon, but it becomes a complicated beast to master or tame in the end.

However, you’re directing your life, do not let what you put in your trunk go unnoticed. Many unnecessary habits and behaviors accumulate that, over time, are challenging to break.

“In loving memory of Eddie Van Halen (RIP).”

Thanks for reading!