If a solution to the unmanageability of your life becomes all consuming then you probably have an addition. The solution is the addiction. You cannot stop doing it. If a solution becomes something that you do in the course of your day, so that you can live the rest of your day more sanely, then you are “living in the solution” but not dominated by it. Going to a recovery meeting for an hour or to church for a service, or meditation for a half hour are all possible solutions. One can take a good walk, but not walk till they drop. Someone who runs themself in the ground is probably addicted to running. So if your life is seemingly unmanageable, your solution might be the problem. Ask any drinking alcoholic.
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This is such a gentle way to look at living in solution vs living controlled by addiction. When we are in the solution we can pause, ask for help, let go and restart our day. At any time- its such a gift! Alcohol never gave me an option other than the need for more. Thanks for being you, Father Ryan! 🤗 (less than a week til your birthday, yay!!)
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