Meditations on "Recovery"

It does not take much time in recovery for us to realize how much better life can be than we ever thought possible.

To stop using our substance of choice is a great beginning in recovery but God knows that unless we deal with the underlying root of our habits and addictive practices, we will remain doomed for failure.

We lost our way. That's an obvious fact. We fell into an addictive and destructive lifestyle.

God’s way is uncomplicated if we will simply follow His principles.

God wants us to be responsible and generous with all He has given us – time, abilities, money, possessions.

As our time increases in recovery one of the enemies we need to be aware of and guard against is becoming complacent.

What comes to mind when we say or hear the word "serenity"?

He [God] gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak.

We came into recovery because we knew life wasn’t working.

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.

Three of the most comforting, encouraging, and life-giving words in the English language are, "I love you".

The second promise found in the Big Book of AA tells us that if we diligently work the steps, “We will not regret the past nor wish to shut the door on it.