It is imperative to set goals to achieve, milestones to work towards or to have a clear vision of where we want our future to lead. Unfortunately, our vision is the first thing robbed from us when imprisoned by alcohol abuse and drug addiction, and without proper treatment, we are sure to perish.
Alcohol and drug addiction treatment takes the time to recognize our lost dreams and works towards restructuring our destructive path into a more positive and hopeful direction.
This idea reminds me of a song by Michael Bolton called When I’m Back on My Feet Again. The song starts by declaring utter devastation in “the chains that bind me” and making the realization that he needs to make a change before his future is lost. He accepts his faults, and in accepting its difficulty is ready to break the chains, dry his tears, see the sun and get back on his feet again.
Bolton continues to sing about his hope for a rekindled faith in the future by patching the relationships he once had. “I will prowl down the streets again and they’ll look at me again and see that I am strong.” This is a valuable lesson for someone battling alcohol and drug addiction to carry with them—to rebuild a life lost to addiction one must learn to trust themselves to walk the streets without alcohol and drugs and trust in people to see them strong enough to do so. Without the guilt tearing at your heart, you can face people and hold your head up high. Yes, everybody has failed in one way or another. The difference is you recognize that failure and are ready to fight the odds…ready to get back on your feet again. And although it takes great strength to walk in the path of recovery, it is possible!
And you know what you’ll get when you reach your new destination of recovery? You’re “going to hear the children laughing” – and what a wonderful sound. Life is good and because you know the cost of losing everything, the laughter of children resounds with joy and health.
Recovery “might take time, but I’ll see it,” as Bolton proclaims in his lyrics… and he’s right! Recovery is a process, but with work through treatment, and the guidance from God, it can be achieved.
Keep God in your heart and your vision in front of you and you’ll get back on your feet again.
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