For Today: January 12th

The great enemy of the truth is very often not the lie----deliberate, contrived and dishonest----but the myth, persistent, persuasive and unrealistic.

John F. Kennedy

My food addiction was acquired so I could survive and cope in earlier, painful circumstances.  Thus began two myths: First, that pain was to be avoided at all costs, and second, that eating would relieve the pain free of charge.  These myths were useful then, but they are insanity today.

As I become willing to accept the truth that is revealed to me in this program, the myths I clung to so desperately lose credibility.  I no longer need to be anesthetized; I can stand still and feel my feelings.  I don’t think something is wrong if I’m not happy every minute.

For Today:  The more I accept the reality of what is, the more comfortable and serene my life becomes.

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I've tried to avoid pain at all costs.........by overeating & drinking to excess. 

The myth that food can't be addictive is just that; a myth.  The myth that I can turn myself into a 'normal eater' is just that; a myth.  There are LOTS of lies associated with compulsive overeating, and this program helps me uncover the truth, which is the key to recovery.

I don't have to avoid pain at all costs; I can feel my emotions and STILL stay abstinent. My emotions won't kill me but obesity WILL.

For today, I am grateful to accept the reality of what is, rather than living in the lies of addiction.