my daily reflections…

recovery has revealed to me the importance of expressin my thoughts and feelins, by sharin them with another, especially when they overwhelm me. in the past, i would have never considered writin anythin down or sharin my emotions with another to face my fears, as a healthy outlet. i felt my tendency to keep my struggles hidden strengthened and tightened my emotional state, and i felt if i shared them with others, it left me vulnerable to anothers misdoins against me. through step 5, i recognized how my previous thoughts and behaviors contributed to my ongoin emotional, behavioral, psychological, and spiritual turmoil. keepin my feelins secret only led to my downfall, leavin me defenseless against the urge to drink. recovery helped me to realize, and understand, i needed a profound transformation in every aspect of my bein. by sharin my burdens with my sponsor or a trusted friend in recovery, i was able to release the pent-up emotions that had been weighin me down. this process facilitated a holistic healin that i had never experienced before, allowin me to begin the journey of self-repair, and even more important, self-healin. although it was challengin to open up, as the readins suggest, i understood that commitment to this process was essential for my recovery. there is no halfway point in achievin a life free from self-doubt or alcoholism. in my experience, this willingness has been crucial for maintainin long-term sobriety and findin peace of mind through the process of recoverys 12 spiritual principles. it is a practice i continue to this day. 1 day @ a time...