~ Powerlessness ~ 

Cambridge dictionary defines powerlessness as “the condition or feeling of having no power.” In the grand scheme of life, powerlessness runs through our lives, yet we don’t pay attention to it. It is only when we acknowledge our powerlessness that we can experience a sense of peace and comfort, but in what areas of our lives are we powerless? Do we have complete powerlessness over all domains of our life?

In active addiction, we might not be able to make sound decisions in active addiction or active unstable mental health. We might destroy relationships. We might destroy our legal backgrounds. We might damage our employment history. We do a lot of damage in our lives, yet we do not know it at the time. We are powerless over every aspect of our lives. 

In recovery, we learn that we are powerless over alcohol, drugs, our addiction, and our thinking. If we are recovering or struggling with mental health, we learn that we are powerless over our mental health. Does this mean that we are immune from our behaviors or our choices? 

No. In recovery, we are not powerless over our behavior. We get to make decisions today, whether they are sound or not is neither here nor there. In recovery, we learn that we are able to make the decision to take our medications or remain non-compliant with our medications. We learn that we are powerless over a lot of things in our lives (i.e., employment, supervisor, family, relationships, etc.) We can’t control how other people think or talk about us. We can only control our behaviors, our actions, our words. 

My question to you – what are you trying to control today? 

Peace & love to all 

~ KO