Creating Recovery

To everything there is a season,

and a time for every purpose under heaven.

~Ecclesiastes 3:1

As we grow, we begin to see, think and do things differently.

Life is beautiful. Meaningful. Exciting!

We have, indeed, found something valuable.

There may be times when we feel like we are the only one who gets that.

When our good news is not received with equal enthusiasm, we naturally experience some disappointment. We can even become prickly, defensive, and perhaps judgmental.

It may help to remember that not everyone grows at the same speed. Your new appearance and behaviour may leave others wondering where the person they used to know has gone. Allow them time to adjust, to get to know you as you are now.

As for those you hope to help—share freely what you’ve found, but lay aside expectations. What works so well for you may not suit another. There is no one right way, no perfect means, method or path. The ways are countless. Speeds are variable. The important thing is that you’ve found something that works for you, and are creating your recovery. That, in itself, is beautiful, meaningful and exciting.

Today I choose to live and let live. Everything in its own time. Everyone in their own way.