Recovery Meditations ~ Overwhelmed ~ One Day at a Time ~ September 19, 2010

~ OVERWHELMED ~
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Dear God, be good to me.

The sea is so wide and my boat is so small.

Sailor's Prayer

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When I first came into the Twelve Step

program, I felt overwhelmed. Life

overwhelmed me. My eating disorders

overwhelmed me. My inner pain

overwhelmed me. Before I walked into my

first meeting, I felt very alone.

My Higher Power has been good to

me. When I entered my first meeting, I

learned I was not alone. As I began to

work the Twelve Steps, I learned that,

while I had a lot of healing and

learning to do, I would not be doing it

alone. I have many friends who help me,

but most of all, I have a relationship

with my Higher Power that assures me

constantly that I am loved.

Today, I don't often feel

overwhelmed. When I do, I turn to my

Higher Power and my friends, all of whom

help me to focus on doing the best thing

for my mental, emotional and physical

health.

ONE DAY AT A TIME . . .

I will remember


that even when I feel alone,


I have the love and help of my Higher Power.