Feb 20 2009
Taking Risks and Responsibility…
Reflecting on the meditation…
Today’s Meditation - (see here) talks about misusing the concept of powerlessness - ha! Imagine that. I could totally see myself saying ‘Oh - well… I’m Powerless - Geez Sorry!’ but I don’t think I’ve done that so far. I definitely have the potential to try to leverage that and I know that is only because I have had a life full of not taking responsibility for my life. Even my drug over the last 5 years has been someone elses fault!
The text also points out that through misuse of powerlessness we run the risk of feeling like victims in our recovery. I for one have had enough of that victim mentality to last me a lifetime and look forward to a life in recovery free from those chains!
I also got a lot out of the part about taking risks. I can see where so far in my recovery I have wanted to play it safe - so not to disrupt the good thing I have going with meetings, new schedules, and a full life rooted around recovery. There are some things, that even now with a clear mind and a strong support system still just seem too risky. I think I will start looking for small ways to go out on a limb to build up strength and tolerance for the uncomfortable feeling that taking risks will surely bring!
That’s it for me on the meditation, but please be sure to read up and share your thoughts! I look forward to hearing what you have to say!
Thank you for being a part of my recovery,
Jen O.
