Recovery Meditations: April 3rd

~ The Future ~

When I look into the future, it's so bright it burns my eyes.

Oprah Winfrey


I receive the gift of abstinence one day at a time. I am relieved from the obsession to eat one day at a time. With the help of my Higher Power, I can live life on life's terms... one day at a time.

As my recovery builds and builds, I start to imagine all the possibilities for my life. Things I never had the confidence or emotional stability to pursue are options for me. Now that I am free from the despair and self-destruction of overeating, there is space to actualize new adventures. But before I become overwhelmed or grandiose in my thinking, the Program gently reminds me that it is STILL just one day a time.

One Day at a Time . . .
I will work my program so that I have a future.

~ Christine S. ~

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"One day at a time" sounds like just another slogan. But when you stop & think about it, it becomes clear that living in 24 hour increments is the only way to approach life.

Yesterday is gone & tomorrow isn't here yet; all I have is today, so let me make the most of it.

When I lament the happenings of yesterday, I am wasting today.  When I project the happenings of tomorrow, I also waste today.  Living in the future, which may never come, is fantasy.  In order to stay in recovery, I have to stay in the present and accept reality.

As my recovery builds, I realize I no longer need excess food to cope with life.  My utter selfishness dissipates as I reach out to others, watching my obsession lift and freeing me up for more productive activities.

When I practice my addiction, I am all about ME.  When I remain abstinent, I get out of my own head & back into reality.

For today, I will stay true to my food plan, and commit it to God, just for 24 hours.  For that period of time, I can do anything!