I recently moved across the country and pretty much hate it. I have found myself asking why? Why and how did I end up here? I know I am stuck so I wallow in the pain and suffering that I feel in this new environment. In my mediations book I read the following statement which has made me feel better and applies in more than one area of my life. So I would like to share.
When we are in pain we think God has forgotten us. On the contrary, our pain is often caused by not acknowledging the direction God is trying to give us. At the right time, in the right place, the right gift or direction will always be offered. Let's remember that and be grateful.
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<3 <3 Stephanie <3 <3 "What most people need to learn in life is how to love people and use things instead of using people and loving things."
It seems like when we pray during times of pain that God is right with us. Feeling pain is ok as long as it doesn't continue too long. (how I got through this am - knowing that the pain won't last forever)
Moving is difficult. Give time to adjust yourself. Find a good church that you can be part of. Make a friend.
My minister recently sent me a passage from Romans...forget the exact quote, but it has to do with if you are faithful and pray that in your tough times God will do something for you to help you. Even when trouble befalls you, something good can come out of it.
Talking on here seems to help to feel better. We just need another to understand.
Hello Stehanie14, looks like I've been following you around the board a bit. Nice to be getting to know you. I heard a young woman in a meeting the other night discribing what you are. Another lady shared that she believed that nothing happens by mistake and that you are where you are because you have a purpose there. A Plan for you. Hang in there and I believe you will soon see what that purpose is. ((hugs))
Hi Stephanie, and I love the reply you got from Jane05. Anything we feel, any frustrations, any worries or disappointments, have been felt by other recovering alcoholics at some time. I would go to a meeting and share what you shared here. I am sure there is someone there who could identify with what you are feeling, and help you face to face.
Moving is indeed difficult. Sometimes it is the expectations we had before we moved, and then we find that things are not like we thought they would be in the new environment. Try to look for things that you are ok with about your life in this new place.
Great to meet you here.
Joni
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~Your Higher Power has not given you a longing to do that which you have no ability to do.
Moving is one of the most stressful things that we can do. We all have our expectations of what it will be like, and then feel 'flat' when the reality is different.
I, too, liked what Jane05 said about being right where you need to be. And, Joni's suggestion of going to a meeting and sharing just how you are feeling is a good one.
Please keep posting and letting us know how things are working out for you, won't you?
Take care,
Carol
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Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind. ~Dr. Seuss
Thank you so much for replying to my post. It has been a while since I have been on here. In fact, I relapsed since I posted this. However, I am doing much better. I live in the same city, at the same school, and same job all of which I hated with a passion. With nearly 9 months now, I actually like it. Amazing shift in my life for sure. Its hard to believe how much of my suffering was self inflicted.
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<3 <3 Stephanie <3 <3 "What most people need to learn in life is how to love people and use things instead of using people and loving things."
