”Loneliness is the poverty of self;
solitude is the richness of self.”
Mary Sarton
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Most
sex addicts struggle with the idea of being alone. We have come to believe
that without someone else in our life, someone who meets our needs, that we
are not whole, not complete. It is challenging to come to terms with the
concept that we must learn to be comfortable in our own skin, to be happy
with ourselves by ourselves. It is not a prospect that many of us relish.
One
of the keys in progressing to this stage of transforming loneliness into
solitude is the faith and understanding that our Higher Power is with us and
will take care of our needs. Putting our trust in the God of our
understanding removes the burden of ever having to be truly alone. We can
instead be accompanied by our Higher Power and in those moments truly focus
on strengthening our spiritual connection.
Like
many things we have come to discover in our journey to recovery, our ability
to be comfortable with ourselves, alone and tranquil, is something that we
have forgotten along the way. We don’t have to learn it brand new, we simply
need to find out how to reintegrate it into our positive behaviours to help
in restoring our sanity.
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Affirmation
I
can be alone with the knowledge that my Higher Power is holding my hand.
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These thoughts are part of my personal journal - reflections of where I am and have been in my recovery, but also where I want to be. My words come from my heart, and moments of clarity when I am best connected with my Higher Power. May God grant you serenity in reviewing my humble beginnings and my continuing path of recovery.
Book Sales
My first print run of 100 copies sold out, but I have had a second printing of an additional 250 copies done this year. So more are available, now at a cost of $20 CAD. My second book, Twelve Steps for Everyday Living, is now available for purchase for $15 CAD. It is my attempt, based on my experience and those who've been a part of my recovery journey, to transform the 12 Steps into a tool for anyone to use to navigate the challenges and trials of life.
In Serenity,
Scott Email: sastewart74@gmail.com
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In other news, after a long debate and some peer pressure, I have started a second blog, along the same vein as Lean on Me, but in my second language. You can check it out here - Tomber dans l'appui.
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