February 19

”There is nothing good or evil save in the will.” Epictetus

It is normal for us as addicts to question if our past and present actions have been good or bad. However, it is important to keep in mind that our addiction is a disease, and mostly a disease of choice. Our dependence on our sexual behaviours compromises our ability to make the appropriate choices. Our sexual desire has become our primary instinct for survival, superseding our other basic needs for food, shelter and affection. The good news is that we can re-establish these priorities in our recovery. By working the steps of the program we can begin to re-adapt to our environment, to recognize our sexual cravings as unhealthy and find more appropriate responses to satisfy our needs and to cope with situations. We will be able to rediscover that we have the willpower to make choices other than the automated responses of our addictive behaviour. Regaining the power of choice grants us the ability to make better decisions for our recovery.

Affirmation I will make the best choices I can for today and I am ready to accept the consequences of my actions. I can trust in the support of my Higher Power and my group.