Meditations on "Truth"

Steadily moving forward in recovery is not easy. As we awaken out of the haze of years in addiction our minds are often filled with memories of things done to us and things we have done to others.

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.

To be suspicious can be good or bad depending on the circumstances.

Feelings cannot always be trusted. They often point us to an incorrect perception of who we are, who God is, and what is happening in our circumstances.

Rarely have we seen a person fail who has thoroughly followed our path .

Low self-esteem is a negative sense of one's worth or ability to cope or do well in life.

We are spiritual beings who have a soul and live in a body.

A healthy foundation for life with God in recovery includes seeking truth in all our affairs.

Wise people are willing to listen to sound advice and learn.

Over the long haul, how do we prevent relapse into addictive behaviour and maintain our choice to live in the love and grace of God?

Recovery is hard work. Sometimes we feel joy in the journey and other times we don’t seem to feel anything at all.