THE CARD
A thought for the day.
Apparently, I’d rather chase a potato than accept help.
Picture refusing a hand with the groceries. Then the bag splits.
Excellent.
My independence is rolling down the driveway.
Accepting help doesn’t erase my effort. I can still do my part with somebody beside me.
Where could I say “Yes, thank you” before things fall apart?
THE LESSON BEHIND THE LESSON
Let somebody carry a bag.
I can be proud of doing my part and still accept a hand. Those groceries don’t get lighter because I announce that I’ve got it.
Recovery has taught me the value of people showing up for one another. Letting someone help doesn’t erase my effort; it gives us a chance to carry something together.
I don’t have to wait for the potatoes to roll down the driveway. A simple “yes, thank you” is a place to start.
Where might accepting help make today a little lighter?