Loosid Sober Tip of the Day May 23

Sober Tips
#1

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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#3

You!!!

#4

At the 36 years of active addiction, it was only through the gift of desperation that I was able to maintain any length of sobriety

#5

100% true for me. Working a program makes us more accountable especially once you get a sponsor. I’ve got almost 2 years and each step worked peels of layer by layer are addiction, showing my the chaos and destruction. Good luck with Recovery. I’m here to help you if I can be of service. :hugs::blush:🫠

#6

Spiritual is the key word . It comes with daily practice . I'm a huge fan of step 3
Mediation becomes easier I turn everything off and sit in the quiet. gratitude' count them.. I am so grateful to be sober!!

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#7

I too believe I caught the gift when I was getting my knees and back for helping paying back to Christ who released the bondage off of me I was crying out for help desperately wanted to be cover so yes I have received it and if anybody else out there that haven't jump on board because that's the only way this program will work you have to have the desire to stop getting high or drinking desire and Desperation is compatible use it to the fullest receive it to the fullest and run after your recovery like you ran out that drug my name is desperation

#8

Wow I needed myself to read this I took a moment and realized that I'm not alone with my recovery I'm gradually putting my trust in with people places and things I'm to a point :point_right: enough is enough I need to change not only for my relationship with Jesus Christ but for me I'm tired of losing things I build and losing it all meaning my relationship with God my daughter close call with stage 4 cancer and know I choose my freedom and a better way of life love you all aloha from Hawaii