Let’s focus on the twelfth step of Recovery, “We gain insight into our Recovery through our Higher Power as we model these steps, and share our journey toward hope, healing, and health with people”. You may wonder why I capitalize the letter ‘R’ in Recovery. This recognizes the role of the Higher Power (for me God) in healing.
Our trip through the steps of Recovery reminds us not to forget other people suffering from a mental health condition, addiction, and trauma. When we experience an internal change we find the energy to share our healing with people in Recovery. Family and friends may become upset when this happens. One example, if most of our friends use alcohol this is what we have in common with them. When we stop using we are no longer any fun. People attempt to pull us back into the drinking culture but we are steadfast and say. “No”.
When we move away from spending time with certain people others follow us. We can practice the steps and bring hope to people. Following the right conduct of life (steps) leads to a virtuous life for others. We can heal ourselves and the world through humility, tenderness, and compassion.
Regardless of where we are at in Recovery, we do not want to oppress people. Instead, we offer hope and forgiveness for those seeking to Recover. Tenderness and love are what we hope people will see in us, right living, and a virtuous life. The more we incorporate Recovery into our hearts and souls the more attractive we are.
If we grow in Recovery we will vet out external and internal temptations. Allow Recovery to be in us and live out the gifts it has to offer. When we have a misstep all is not lost. Nurture ourselves with compassion, kindness, and love. Then pick up our Recovery plan to continue our journey of hope, healing, and health.
SuperHuman Being
Peace
Larry
email: ljw@superhumanbeing.net
website: https://superhumanbeing.net/