There are physical obsessions. The body is obsessed with getting something. We think we can overcome the obsession simply by not indulging in it. The body does not get what it wants. But it does not work. Why? Because the obsession is of the mind. Until you decide to do the addictive action, you will refrain. It is the mind that has to be worked on. The mind decides. The mind says it will be ok this time to do what destroys the body. Recovery, any spiritual practice works on the mind, the decision process. Think of vertigo. You stand on a cliff or high place and the mind tells you to jump. The body knows better but the mind has the power. You cannot work on becoming more spiritual until the decision process is transformed. That is why recovering people are told to go to meetings. Don’t wait until you feel like it.
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I was told that I should go to a meeting especially when I don't think I need one, and to work the steps with my sponsor. Starting my day with your blog, prayer and meditation are also incredible tools. Thanks for being here every day, Father Ryan. 🤗
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