Study sickness when you are well.
~ Thomas Fuller
Now is the time to learn about our sickness—chemical dependency. It is a chronic illness. That means it never goes away. We have to live with it the best we can. Luckily, we can live with it—very well! Our program of recovery is so simple, and it feels so good, that we think we’ll never give it up. But we can’t take our recovery for granted.
Our disease is “cunning, baffling, powerful.” The more we know about it, the less we’ll let it fool us. Some days we may find we’re headed toward a slip. We must learn to recognize the first trouble signs in ourselves so we can get help to stay sober.
Prayer for the Day
Higher Power, my addiction is “cunning, baffling, powerful.” Don’t let me use alcohol or other drugs again. Thank you for my sobriety today.
Action for the Day
Today, I’ll learn my warning signs: I’ll list ten old thoughts, feelings, and actions that were part of my illness. I’ll share this with my sponsor.
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