Many of us living in one day at a time recovery understand that there will be times that we need to be embracing hope. Most of the time that we are embracing hope we are actually living on a prayer. The sad thing is that when we are actually living on a prayer our prayer life is usually not helping very much. Then in reality, or in non-reality, our hope can be this too shall pass. It might not look like this too shall pass but it will, and our only reality is to reach out and stay abstinent from active addiction. This is important. Another reality is that if it is anxiety that is overwhelming us we might need to reach out for professional help. Perhaps our doctor or our counsellor. This is of paramount importance. When anxiety is overwhelming us we are not healthy or living a life adapted in wellness. Anxiety can put a strain on relationships with those we are close with. If we are aware of this when it is happening we are living with a bit of personal awareness. In other words, some how some way we are embracing hope. The hope is that this soon too shall pass. Hope is a gift. Peace.
