Challenges
When we were overeating compulsively, we accepted few challenges other than how much food we could cram into our stomachs without getting sick. As our disease progressed, outside interests narrowed and we "got by" with minimum accomplishment instead of being inspired to do our best.
Life is a challenge. None of us has an easy, free ride. The problems and difficulties we overcome are what ensure our continual growth. Without obstacles and tension, we would stagnate. By overeating, we kept ourselves too doped up and lethargic to respond to many of the challenges life presented.
Abstinence is a challenge. It requires our devotion, determination, and dedication. There are some days when maintaining abstinence is all the challenge we can handle. As we progress in the program, we are increasingly capable of responding to the challenges that come to us through our families, jobs, leisure activities, and community involvements.
Today, I will be challenged to become what You intend.
From Food for Thought: Daily Meditations for Overeaters by Elisabeth L.
©1980, 1992 by Hazelden Foundation.When we were overeating compulsively, we accepted few challenges other than how much food we could cram into our stomachs without getting sick. As our disease progressed, outside interests narrowed and we "got by" with minimum accomplishment instead of being inspired to do our best.
Life is a challenge. None of us has an easy, free ride. The problems and difficulties we overcome are what ensure our continual growth. Without obstacles and tension, we would stagnate. By overeating, we kept ourselves too doped up and lethargic to respond to many of the challenges life presented.
Abstinence is a challenge. It requires our devotion, determination, and dedication. There are some days when maintaining abstinence is all the challenge we can handle. As we progress in the program, we are increasingly capable of responding to the challenges that come to us through our families, jobs, leisure activities, and community involvements.
Today, I will be challenged to become what You intend.
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Compulsive overeating was a full time job, taking all of my time, energy & devotion. I was inspired to do nothing but eat, drink, and be merry. All that 'merriment', however, led to my spiritual impoverishment.
When my disease brought me to my knees, yet again, I knew it was finally time to change. Embracing an abstinent lifestyle means the only thing that needs to change is everything.
For today, I may be able to handle no other challenge but staying abstinent. Doing so may require my full & undivided attention.........but an abstinent day is more productive than the busiest day of my past life, which was devoted to Me Me Me.
For today, I will step out of my own way & give back to someone else. I can't keep the joy I've found through program unless I share it with someone else.
Today, I will be challenged to become what You intend.
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