Field Guide to Life
Claim Your Spiritual Power
Even though you are powerless over the disease of addiction, there are things you have the power to do—such as walking away from a bar; making your home a safe, sober environment; and leaning on sober friends and family for help. You have the power to go to a Twelve Step meeting or connect with your recovery group. You have the power to believe that your Higher Power is always guiding you, even when you don’t recognize it. You can create spiritual habits such as reading the Big Book or other positive books. Make time to meditate, appreciate nature, and just slow down to breathe.
Action for the Day
Think about how you can be more powerful in your recovery. Do you go to Twelve Step meetings? Do you connect with your sponsor, recovery group, and supportive friends and family? Are you repelling negative thoughts with positive ones? What new practices offer you the most positive power?
Thought for the Day
“We surrender to win