What Are The Positive Aspects of a Drug Free Life?
1. We allow ourselves the opportunity to grow and reach our potential. Self-esteem comes from solving our problems. If we escape our problems with alcohol and/or other drugs we prevent ourselves from learning and growing. 2. When we give ourselves the freedom to grow, alcohol free, we discover our talents and capabilities. We find happiness. 3. We have better relationships, with ourselves, with our families and with other people. We are more capable of doing our jobs better and improving all aspects of our life. 4. We enjoy a higher standard of living. We have better health and live longer. We have better attitudes and more success in life. 5. We save a lot of money. 6. We become good examples – good role models. We then can contribute to the good of our family and to society. 7. We are more spiritual. When we give our freedom away to alcohol and/or other drugs we are controlled and find it is almost impossible to be close to our Father-in-Heaven. 8. When we choose to abstain we have greater peace, love and contentment in our life. These are the things I have discovered from living a life free of alcohol and drugs. When I was young I used alcohol as a crutch and a social way of life. When I found I could live life better without alcohol, I discovered these truths. They are true in my life and seem to be true in most of the other people’s lives that I know who also don’t drink alcohol or use drugs. In my experience, a drug free life brings freedom and happiness. Eva Fry's mission is to help others become better and happier. She is an inspirational author, singer/songwriter/ motivational speaker and seminar leader. Eva has published three books - "YOU MUST HAVE A DREAM" -for seniors, "BE A WINNER IN LIFE"-for good kids, troubled kids and their parents. "LETTERS FROM JUVENILE HALL, KIDS HELPING KIDS" (Actual letters from kids at Juvenile Hall, intended to save other kids from destroying their lives) She invites you to use the FREE ARTICLES she has written for: at- risk kids Also FREE ARTICLES of inspiration to help meet life's challenges. http://www.evafry.com She has produced 7 Music CD's REMEMBER (new music for seniors), OH WHAT JOY CHIRSTMAS THE LITTLE THINGS (inspirational country), I LOVE LIVING THE TEACHINGS OF THE LORD (Gospel/Christian) SAVIOR OF MINE – (Christian) GOD GAVE YOU INTELLIGENCE (for children) CLASSICAL STYLE (instrumental) Her music and books can be purchased at http://www.evafry.com Her books can also be ordered at any bookstore. Her articles have been published, all over the world. |
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