Just for today, I am a success. Why? I am a success because I am financially solvent, a kind person, and I try to be of service to my recovering fellowship. Just because I don't have my own television show or own a house or have a husband or kids or own a boat or shop at Barney's, doesn't mean that I'm not successful. Just for today (and the last five year), I process reimbursements for a living and live by myself with my cat, Ned. Some nights I stay home and watch movies or I clean my stove. Sometimes I go to parties and eat chips in the corner. I know that doesn't sound very successful. But, nonetheless, just for today, it's OK to say "Hi, I'm Stella and I am sucess..." no matter how akward, or strange it may sound. Just for today, it's OK to repeat affirmations that feel like they may not have a snowball's chance in hell of being true.