They may carry us on a fantasy trip that says life will be better if we follow our whims. And our whims may be to do things that aren't good for us.
Things like maybe smoking or shooting or drinking something that will bring us down again.
Those in new recovery often pay attention to these thoughts. They act as if they are real - as if they're a mandate they must follow. Even if it leads to their downfall. Another crash landing.
The antidote is to move to gratitude. Because gratitude is a now thing. Gratitude is a vibrant in the moment expression that takes place now.
Who ever says "I'll be grateful tomorrow" when things are better?
Gratitude is a present moment experience, one that gets us away from our wandering mind. It allows us to focus on something specific in the here and now.
