Loosid Sober Tip of the Day December 05

The gift of desperation.

This saying is used quite often throughout the spiritual program of recovery. Though the phrase seems to be contradictory in nature, it is not.

The simple truth is that many if not most who suffer from alcoholism or addiction need to get the gift of desperation in order to enter a spiritual program of recovery.

Why is this?

Yesterday, we discussed three reasons why we think we do not have a disease.

Because of this, we keep trying to control our drinking or substance abuse until we finally reach a point that the pain that our disease has caused too much pain. It simply becomes too much.

This is called the GIFT of desperation.

Unfortunately, millions of people each year never get to that point. This is precisely why we call it a gift.

If you are reading this, take solace in the fact that you most likely have received the gift of desperation.

Now it’s your job to throw everything you have into the spiritual program of recovery.

Why? Because you deserve it.

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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The sad part is that I had to go into a coma for three months and after have stomach surgery and almost die before I reached the gift of desperation. If anyone new is reading this trust me that you don't have to reach my low to get help.Reach out now so you don't have to experience what I did. God bless you all.

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God bless sir. :heart:

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I had to destroy my heart to the point of breathlessness. Replace the main valve, and now on a waiting list for a new one. I was poisoned into desperation by my actions. It was a gift, just a tough way to get there. :heart::+1::v:

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Just read this in Psalms 119:67
“I used to wander off until you disciplined me; but now I closely follow your word.”
Today’s tip resonates this scripture to me. Hope it also inspires others in their spiritual recovery.

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Thanks for sharing... Blessings...