Loosid Sober Tip of the Day August 11

Much like we must learn how to handle resentment on a daily basis, we must also do the same with fear.

In recovery, there are a few strong acronyms we use for fear. One concentrates how we often let something that has not yet happened and may never happen run our lives.

F-E-A-R.

False expectations appearing real.

We have discussed this quite a bit and now if we are to live a life of serenity, we must learn to avoid worrying about the future, in the same way we can never regret the past.

There is another beautiful, very powerful acronym for fear.

F-E-A-R.

Face everything and recover.

This is the key to the kingdom. So many of us do not want to lean in and look into what it is that is causing our fear.

The truth is, leaning in and facing everything is uncomfortable.

It is also true that facing everything and going through that level of discomfort is the only thing that allows us to get to the other side.

In 12-Step programs, this is done in our inventory in steps 4 & 5, and in our amends steps, which are 8 & 9.

Just for today, be open to the possibility of facing everything that is blocking you.

You owe it to yourself the gift of a beautiful life.

How did this tip resonate with you? Let us know your thoughts below. There are many people in the Loosid community who need to hear what you have to say.

With Love, Loosid :pray::heart:

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So great.. I read it twice..
I will use this information. Thanks.!

I really needed that message and it reminded me to be real when doing steps 4&5

Face everything and recover. I needed that kick in the butt this morning I am early in recovery and feel the need to go to meeting but I have been too lazy or too prideful in thinking i can do this on my own.

Great tip! I needed this and will keep this in my consciousness all day.

Truth is you can’t. I’ve tried multiple times. Now I’m in a program with meetings and great people. Get up….. GO to a meeting. Introduce yourself, meet people, get numbers, AND KEEP GOING!! You’ve got this, with the help of a huge group of people that share your disease. Just for today, do it for YOU

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I can totally relate to this today. I came into work and was overwhelmed

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I hear ya
Hang in there