Aloha and welcome to the sobriety rocks podcast, I’m your host, Kirk Waterman. Today we talk about The Allure of Shortcuts

Bryant McGillsaid, “Every shortcut has a price, usually far greater than the reward.”

I excelled in life as a child. I didn't take shortcuts and embraced hard work and dedication. Unfortunately, as I entered my teens, the allure of drugs and alcohol took hold, and lead me down the treacherous path of shortcuts and instant gratification.

Thankfully, I found a glimmer of hope when I hit rock bottom and wound up in the rooms of addiction recovery. This was a place where people believed in the power of doing things the right way and didn't take shortcuts.

So, I committed myself to their journey of self-discovery, healing, and transformation, free of short cuts. I was amazed that this was the place I learned that true fulfillment and success were earned through commitment, consistency, perseverance, and diligence.

Over the years, I’ve stayed true to my commitment to not take shortcuts, even when faced with challenges and temptations. Because of this, I’ve been able to build a wonderful life filled with stability, consistency, and a deep sense of fulfillment.

No matter what path you may be taking, know that you too can create a life filled with purpose and joy. Just stay strong, remain steadfast, be true to yourself, and reject the allure of shortcuts.

Today we close with a brief meditation to remove suffering. So please, get comfortable, close your eyes, take a few slow, deep breaths, and join me.

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