Thought for the Week

Timothy D. Stein, MFT, CSAT

May 15, 2017

That is not a monkey you want in your circus.

A circus is fun, entertaining, and unpredictable.  And yet, there are some acts or attractions that are simply more trouble than they are worth.  Life is much the same; it is fun, entertaining, and unpredictable but there are some things better left out.  Addiction is one of those.  It offers escape but the cost is excessive.  Working the steps, being rigorously honest, and trusting something larger than yourself are steps addicts in recovery take to keep this monkey out of their circus.

When have I given my addiction a place in my life?  What has been the cost?  What gifts await me as I take steps to get this “monkey” out of my life?