my daily reflections…

the lesson i needed to embrace was one of transformation. for much of my life, i viewed religion through a stark lens of absolutes, everythin was either right or wrong, light or dark. this rigid perspective left little room for error or the grace that often accompanies my human experience. however, my journey through recovery illuminated a different understandin of spirituality; it revealed itself to be a precious gift. this newfound perspective allows for mistakes, emphasizin the importance of learnin and growin from them rather than merely seekin forgiveness for transgressions i might not be able to uphold. spirituality encourages me to strive for a life characterized by honesty, integrity, responsibility, forgiveness, hope, love, and discipline. by embodyin these values, i cultivate the opportunity to experience genuine happiness from within. livin a spiritual life has taught me to behave in ways that minimize harm to both me and others, providin me with guidin principles that foster personal growth. the clarity i now possess, free from the fog of alcoholism, is a blessin. today, i am grateful to recognize the distinct yet complementary roles that both religion and spirituality play in my life. each serves as a valuable tool, much like recovery itself, bestowed upon me by my HP to navigate the path toward a meaningful and productive existence. 1 day @ a time…