A day without challenges, is a day wasted!

[Spiderman]

"A day without getting tested, is a day wasted!"

Although I don't entirely agree with that statement, I think it makes a valid point.

I think everyday should at least have something take place that's challenging, in order for us to grow stronger. Resistance does build strength and character.

Do you at least partially agree with that statement?

Anyway, my roommate got kicked out of the facility today for having an outburst of rage!

I honestly don't want to be here anymore! I don't like the groups, it's annoying, I want to go home and have my freedom, and can't stand mentally ill people, myself included!

I mainly remain here, because I want to make sure with absolute certainty that I stay sober, and want to make sure I am in a structured environment, until I get sentenced, because the slightest mess up or relapse, or anything bad happening, or getting in a fight, or whatever, can make my sentence a lot worse.

So I'll be here until after next April 22nd, and it really is challenging, on a daily basis.

But life is going to be challenging. I can't imagine what women go through, when they get married to some guy , and he starts getting abusive and having outbursts of rage, or just the agony so many people are in.

I shall be grateful for the good things I have in my life. Millions are in wheelchairs for the rest of their lives. If you can walk, there are so many people that would have tears of joy to just have that Grace alone! With my fall off that building, it could have easily been a rest of my life in a wheelchair, so I have so much to be grateful for!

I saw a quadriplegic paralyzed from the neck down, giving a Ted talk. While all of his friends were playing video games, he was practicing hockey for hours every day, to be the best hockey player he could be. In the middle of a game, he slid on the ice into the wall, and broke his neck.

He will move nothing below the shoulder for the rest of his life. I can't believe that's the condition of millions of people.

I will thank God everyday that I can walk.

 

[Ella S.]

I think that the occasional day of rest can be beneficial, if not necessary, for one's health. Overworking yourself can lead to burnout.

 

[Spiderman]

I think that the occasional day of rest can be beneficial, if not necessary, for one's health. Overworking yourself can lead to burnout.

Agreed, but can a test or challenge still take place, and it still qualify as a day of rest?

 

[Ella S.]

Agreed, but can a test or challenge still take place, and it still qualify as a day of rest?

Perhaps. On my days of rest, I still challenge myself with logic puzzles and philosophy.

 

[JustGeorge]

"A day without getting tested, is a day wasted!"

Although I don't entirely agree with that statement, I think it makes a valid point.

I think everyday should at least have something take place that's challenging, in order for us to grow stronger. Resistance does build strength and character.

I don't think any day is a waste, whether there's a challenge or not.

If a challenge comes, so be it! If not, a day of quiet is beneficial sometimes to help us recooperate. Fighting on without rest occasionally leads to burnout, and then its hard to do even the simplest of things.

I honestly don't want to be here anymore! I don't like the groups, it's annoying, I want to go home and have my freedom, and can't stand mentally ill people, myself included!

I'm sorry.

When you can't be home, try to make where you are as home-like as you can. It won't be perfect, no, but try to do the best with it as possible.

I mainly remain here, because I want to make sure with absolute certainty that I stay sober, and want to make sure I am in a structured environment, until I get sentenced, because the slightest mess up or relapse, or anything bad happening, or getting in a fight, or whatever, can make my sentence a lot worse.

So I'll be here until after next April 22nd, and it really is challenging, on a daily basis.

You're doing the right thing.