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Insanity? Restored to?

I think we all go through rollercoaster rides. Even though I’ve been on the recovery journey for a while, things happen, we face stress, and even though we try to turn it over, a black cloud appears! This isn’t the first one I’ve had, nor will it be the last. I will use the tools given to me to get through today without using anything!

A good reminder why we ask to be restored to sanity. While not generally certifiable, I do have my moments, and have to remember long and hard there is one who can and will restore me!

A funny question came over the computer as I was in this dark spot, and I’m not sure I would have picked the “normal” answer! Try it on for size.

Are You Insane?

It doesn't hurt to take a hard look at you from time to time. This little test should get you started.

During a visit to the mental asylum, a visitor asked the Director what the criteria is that defines a patient to be institutionalized.

"Well," said the Director, "we fill up a bathtub. We offer a teaspoon, a teacup and a bucket to the patient, and ask the patient to empty the bathtub."

OK, here's your test:

1. Would you use the spoon?

2. Would you use the teacup?

3. Would you use the bucket?

"Oh, I understand," said the visitor. "A normal person would choose the bucket as it is larger than the spoon."

"No," answered the Director.

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"A normal person would pull the plug."

As I go through the day, I will keep this in mind, and call on my toolbox frequently. The beauty is that recovery has taught me “this too will pass”.

A few moments of insanity?

Yes.

But it will be restored!!