Tag: Destination

  • You Will Get There. But Right Now You Are Here. (And Here Is Wonderful)

    I once read a quote that stopped me in my tracks:
    “You will get there. But right now you are here. (And here is wonderful.)”

    It moved me so deeply that I had to pause, breathe it in, and sit with the truth of it. In a world that constantly pushes us toward what’s next, what’s better, or what we “should” be doing, it’s easy to overlook the beauty of right now—of the here.

    The Sobriety Journey Isn’t Just About the Destination

    When I first got sober, I was always looking ahead.
    How many days sober will I be next month?
    When will I feel “normal”?
    When will I stop craving?
    When will I finally feel like I’ve made it?

    I thought healing lived somewhere down the road—something far off I had to chase. But what I’ve come to realize is this: sobriety is not a finish line. It’s a daily walk with God, and every step counts. Every moment matters. Even the messy ones. Especially the messy ones.

    Right now, here, may not be perfect—but it is powerful.

    Learning to Love the Present Moment

    There was a time when I would numb every uncomfortable moment. The quiet felt empty. The stillness felt lonely. I didn’t want to be “here”—I just wanted to escape. But now, I walk the earth with clear eyes, a present heart, and a spirit rooted in peace.

    And that… that’s a miracle.

    Sobriety taught me that here is where life happens. It’s where healing begins. It’s where God meets us in the ordinary moments—early morning coffee, a deep breath, a belly laugh, a tear on your cheek that doesn’t need to be hidden anymore.

    It’s watching your children and actually feeling it.
    It’s being in your own skin and finally being okay with who you are becoming.
    It’s the stillness that used to scare you—now becoming your sanctuary.

    Here is Not the End—But It’s a Gift

    Yes, you will get there.
    You’ll grow stronger.
    You’ll gain wisdom.
    You’ll build the life you’re praying for.

    But don’t miss what God is doing here. Right in this moment. Right in the struggle, the progress, the pause.
    Every sober day is sacred. Every step away from alcohol is a step toward freedom.

    And this version of you—even if you’re still healing, still stretching, still learning—is already a beautiful testimony of God’s grace and your strength.

    A Reminder for You (and for Me)

    You don’t have to have it all figured out today. You don’t need to race toward the next milestone.
    Just take a deep breath and remember:

    💛 You will get there. But right now you are here. And here is wonderful.

    So walk the earth.
    Take it all in.
    And know that you’re already doing something amazing—just by being here, sober, and open to the journey.

    With grace,
    Your Sober Self 🌿

  • Forgetting My Sobriety Anniversary & Finding True Freedom

    The other day, it hit me—I forgot my sobriety anniversary.

    For a moment, I panicked. How could I forget something so monumental? The day my life changed. The day I took my power back. The day I stepped into the unknown, terrified but ready.

    But then, just as quickly, a wave of peace settled over me.

    I forgot… because I’m free.

    Beyond the Countdown

    In the beginning, I counted everything.

    Days. Hours. Minutes.

    Every milestone felt like a mountain I had climbed, proof that I was doing it, that I was still standing. I clung to those numbers like they were the only thing keeping me afloat.

    One month. Three months. Six. A year.

    And for a long time, tracking my sobriety felt necessary. It reminded me of how far I’d come, how much work I had put in, how I had survived what once felt impossible. But somewhere along the way, the need to count started to fade.

    Not because my sobriety became any less important, but because it became a part of me.

    Sobriety Is Not a Destination

    I think, in the early days, I saw sobriety as a finish line. Like if I just made it to a certain number, I’d be fixed. I’d be healed. The struggle would disappear.

    But that’s not how it works.

    Sobriety isn’t something I’m waiting for. It’s not a future achievement I’m counting down toward.

    It’s just… life.

    It’s the way I wake up in the morning, clear-headed and at peace. It’s the way I show up for my family, fully present instead of lost in regret. It’s the way I no longer need to mark the time because I’m no longer surviving—I’m living.

    Liberation in Just Being

    Forgetting my anniversary doesn’t mean I don’t care. It doesn’t mean I take my sobriety for granted. If anything, it means I’ve truly embraced it.

    Because this is no longer a temporary fight. It’s no longer something I have to white-knuckle through, gripping onto every passing day like proof that I’m still here.

    I am sober. I am free. And I don’t need a countdown to remind me of that.

    Just Living

    There was a time when I wondered if I would ever feel normal again. If I’d always be hyper-aware of the passing days, if I’d ever stop measuring my success by numbers and milestones.

    And now, here I am.

    No longer waiting for something. No longer tied to a clock. No longer counting.

    Just living.

    And isn’t that the most beautiful kind of freedom?

    To anyone still tracking, still counting, still holding on tight—your freedom is coming too. One day, you’ll wake up and realize you forgot. And in that moment, you’ll know: you made it. 💛