It was the most powerful experience I had ever been a part of. Music can have such an impact on our life. I find it to be one of the only things that can allow happiness, sadness, or memories to come flooding in with a single note.
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Arts and music do not have to be done by famous people who earn their money with it or have incredible talent. It can be done by anybody who would like to express himself. Just be creative and think about ways to show your thoughts to others instead of writing them down.
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I would recommend that everyone take just a little time out of your life to volunteer. It is a truly selfless act that provides priceless dividends for the soul. Since I have become sober, I am getting off the couch and not just watching selfless acts on television but I am actively participating and giving back to others. Gone are the days where I am thinking that I need to do that. Today I am actually doing it. Since I have given just a little piece of myself to others, the rewards I have received are insurmountable!
Continue Reading I can’t help but think of the 12 years I struggled the most with my addiction. If I hadn’t hit rock bottom that April night in 2010, how my life could have ended in death just as my grandfather’s did. I like to think I am helping break the cycle.
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I was always afraid I was not going to amount to anything. I talked down on myself a lot. I got my self-confidence down so low I lost myself in others, forgetting that I was my own person and had so much to offer. There again a split second of time helped me to see how much I mattered and I was worth taking the steps to an even brighter future.
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This is a practice that lasts a lifetime. This is something anyone and everyone can do, but the question remains, will you do it for the long haul? It will take some time, it will take some energy, it might even take some courage at first, but it does work and it is worth it. Find the willingness to go out and make a difference. Share the hope that you have found freely and believe in everyone you meet.
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