Loosid Sober Tip of the Day Sep 14

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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I lived in Fear my whole life; in my home from my abusive, alcoholic dad, from my molester / abuser, from expecting other people to be abusive, my ex. Husband abuser, expecting the worst to happen to my kids, other exes / abusers. But, thanks to God and my brothers prayers; I escaped my se,* trafficking , meth dealer , ( I used meth with him ) every kind of abusive last ex. Boyfriend and I am now 4 years sober from meth and alcohol and saved ( Jesus) and now have almost no fear of anyone or thing

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Yes plz

Amen keep moving forward :sparkles: :muscle: :pray:

This is great! We learn to outgrow our fears by trusting God, working steps with our sponsor, and keeping active in our recovery