A new tool I learned just the other day… the next right thing. This is one I have unconsciously been following for some time now but when I heard it said out loud, it really just put things into perspective for me. I have been dealing with some negative energy being projected in my direction and have had to work hard not to allow it to bring me down, but instead drive me to continue to do… the next right thing. Thank goodness for so many positive support people in my life, not allowing me to just give up. It has taken me years of working my recovery and actively working my program, allowing me to have healthier tools and better support in my life. If all of the things that are happening now, happened to me a few years ago or even just 6 months ago, I would have been in a much different spot mentally. I would likely be suffering and falling back into depression. And now I have worked so hard, which has paid off, helping me gain confidence and finally knowing my self-worth. It’s what drives me to do the work I enjoy, and to help others who struggle with the same issues I have worked so hard to overcome. So many people I know are sitting in the same place I was 5 years ago, without support to help them through. Or so they thought. Now myself and a team of other amazing, healthy individuals, are out there spreading Experience, Strength & Hope, reminding them they are cared for, and helping them find connection and purpose. Out of all the conversations I have had with folks, a lack of support and purpose are why it’s so hard to overcome ones addiction, homelessness, mental health issues and their drive to help themselves. And that is the difference of what we will offer in this community. Though things may be starting out small, these little positive actions we are taking are what will be helping us in Creating Change, One Day At A Time. And so this coming week, we will focus on continuing our connections to partners and the community in order to put the right people in the right place, as well as putting the mission down on paper. Still much more to do, but in time everything will come together just as it should. Stay tuned followers, the best has yet to come!