Meditations on "Recovery"

God created us to be moral beings. He has given us a conscience that, under the guidance of the Holy Spirit, is intended to help us recognize when our behaviour is morally right or wrong.

Folklore advises, "Let your conscience be your guide.

Life in addiction is life in isolation. We figure things out on our own.

The wisest man of his time, King Solomon compiled sayings that can be found in the book of Proverbs in the Bible.

Turn my heart toward your statutes and not toward selfish gain.

Do I matter? Does anyone notice me? Does anyone care?

We are often overwhelmed with feelings of sadness when we begin the recovery process.

Sometimes people in recovery circles are obsessed with past failures.

Audio for FINDING THE STRENGTH AND HOPE WE NEED When we were in our addiction we didn’t take care of ourselves and now we realize our need for getting healthy and emotionally strong.

We hold keys to all sorts of things. Losing keys can be a source of frustration and causes us all sorts of problems.

Is there really a God? Is there really a higher power to whom I can turn over my will and my life and receive a life worth living?

Recycling is a way to give new life to things that are used, worn out or just not wanted any more.