Meditations on "Relapse"

To prevent relapse in vulnerable times we need to allow our lives to be continuously shaped by God's principles.

Life in recovery is a journey of recognizing the self-centered ways we have lived, and then seeking God and mentors to teach us how to live considerately and kindly towards others.

In certain situations, when our behaviour is challenged, we are quick to try to justify ourselves because we are unwilling to see the exact nature of our wrongs. Self-justification is rooted in the thinking that we are better human beings than we truly are. It’s time to admit that wrong is wrong, and that we are guilty of wrong thinking and wrong doing.

After living so long in the self-centered world of addiction, it’s not easy to come into recovery and build relationships with other human beings, particularly those who like us have lived in self-centered ways.

When we get rid of something bad in our lives, we need to fill the vacancy with something good.

We started lying a long time ago to cover up and hide from the truth.

Many who struggle with addictive behaviours are not happy because their lives are unfulfilled, and they are failing in what they truly want from life.

Being grateful for the things we have and for the people around us, contributes to a contented life in recovery.

Across recovery circles we've been exposed to the word “HALT” (Hungry, Angry, Lonely, Tired) and its significance in our recovery.

Across recovery circles we've been exposed to the word “HALT” (Hungry, Angry, Lonely, Tired) and its significance in our recovery.

Broken relationships are a significant issue in most relapses back into active addiction.

The Bible makes it clear that God detests lying. In our addiction, most of the time, we did not speak the truth.