Many people living in one day at a time recovery understand the reality of mythological independence. We are all dependent upon someone, some group, or some existing thing to keep us healthy, functional, and alive in one way or another. Such healthy dependence reveals the reality and the possibility of finding and maintaining one day at a time recovery. To think we are totally independent from anyone or anything is a dangerous and delusional train of belief. Our belief in an inextricable connection with each other is a healthy mode of thought which reinforces the togetherness of our one day at a time bond with other recovering people. We understand the reality that God, the spirit or the universe is working in each of us to help each other to be well. We know reality and we are not saying that we cannot live the reality of being healthy and independent in many facets of life and recovery. What we are saying is that we understand the reality of healthy independence. We understand that living in recovery is a personal responsibility. In our inextricable connection with each other we understand the reality of togetherness as opposed to the reality of mythological independence. Mythological independence is a lonely, lonely place. Recovery is a gift that lets us know we are not alone. Let’s enjoy it. Peace.
