I used to get so irritated, angry even, being around people drinking. As I learn more about my disease, I can be honest in saying it came from pure jealousy. Intolerance toward temperate drinkers is my problem, not theirs. As with all things in recovery, this too is a decision to face the feelings or let them threaten my peace. It is not my business to condemn alcohol or those who can enjoy it, but to accept that I cannot. That acceptance frees me to focus on my joy and protect my serenity.

Finding that peace requires constant practice. I’ve learned to pause, to breathe, and to call on faith in moments when resentment starts creeping in. Sometimes that means setting boundaries, like not going to certain events, and other times it means surrendering the emotional reaction itself. Let it go. By leaning on prayer, meditation, and the God of my understanding, I’ve found a way to drop the jealousy and stay calm. Tolerance is choosing serenity over resentment, and faith over an emotional reaction. Practicing this shift has changed how I do life.

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