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 🌿
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