For Today: September 26th

Man is a born child, his power is the power of growth.

Rabindrath Tagore

Addiction stops emotional and spiritual growth, stripping its victims of fully half their potential.  As a compulsive overeater, I grew physically and intellectually but remained stunted emotionally, unable to provide sustenance for that part of me which food and academic learning cannot nurture.

When I heard the words, “I am powerless over food,” I felt a surge of relief, a letting loose of a heavy burden, and my spirit danced with joy.  With the obsession broken, I am all lightness and hope, reaching out like a child toward the growth that was lost to me.

I thank God for the miracle of recovery---a second chance to work toward all that I may become.

For Today: There are no limits to growth.  Abstinence and weight loss are just the beginning.

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When I first heard the words "I am powerless over food", I DID feel a surge of relief. I finally realized how true that statement was and I knew I couldn't handle this addiction alone, with a food plan, and without my Higher Power to guide me.

Nowadays, although I've been in recovery for over 3 years, I can't really say "I am all lightness and hope".......there are good days and bad days for me.  I can't really say the obsession with food is totally broken, either, because as soon as I make a statement like that, the obsession returns with a vengeance.

All I CAN say is that, for today, the obsession with food is broken, and I feel lighter in spirit and filled with hope.  Yesterday is gone and tomorrow isn't here yet, right?

For today, I pray to stay the course with my food plan and allow God to do the rest.