I hope wherever you are, you know Recovery is with you right where you are.
This is the Introduction to my newly released book, “Daily Devotional 12 Steps to Unshakeable Recovery.”
I have been in Recovery for thirty years. During this time, I have used several 365-day daily devotionals to strengthen my emotional, mental, and spiritual health. This book is written with the hope that it will be an inspirational companion
to my first book, SuperHuman Being: Be Bold, Be Imperfect, Be Present, and Recover. However, these daily reflections stand alone without having to read my original work.
These gentle reflections also offer concrete actions to guide our Recovery. Next to each day is a number corresponding to one of the Twelve Steps to Mental Wellness. A full copy of my adaptation of the Twelve Steps is included at the end of this book. The term God also means Higher Power. These steps work for anyone—whether we call on the Christian God or another spiritual Higher Power.
The original Twelve Steps were created in 1935 by Bill Wilson and Dr. Robert Smith, the cofounders of Alcoholics Anonymous (AA). They drew wisdom from the Oxford Group and shaped the steps to help people recover from
alcoholism. Over the years, these steps have been adapted by many groups to meet different needs. In this book, the steps are offered especially for people facing mental health struggles and substance misuse.
I hope this book will be our conversation with Recovery itself. Life often brings us moments of anxiety, sadness, anger, or being overwhelmed. Isn’t it comforting to know we are not alone? Some days, these reflections may lead us into gratitude. Other days, they may guide us toward forgiveness for harm we have caused or remind us of our need for help. Many of us find peace through a relationship
with God—our Higher Power. Several reflections invite us to rest in the compassion of our Father, who loves us deeply. If we open our hearts, we may even hear His voice between the lines.
We can use this book in many different ways:
Start with the first day and move forward.
• Flip through the pages until we find a topic that
speaks to our need.
• Read together in a support group, offering
encouragement to one another.
• Keep a journal of our thoughts and how we will
practice each reflection.
There is no single “right way” to approach Recovery. The reading and application of these words are meant to be personal and flexible, meeting us where we are on our journey of hope, healing, and health.
Remember, Recovery is here right now, in this very moment.
SuperHuman Being
Peace
Larry
email: ljw@superhumanbeing.net
website: https://superhumanbeing.net/