“His craving for alcohol was the equivalent on a low level of the spiritual thirst of our being for wholeness, expressed in medieval language:
the union with God.“
C.G. Jung to Bill Wilson, 1961
Learn how to —
- Practice healthy lifestyle alternatives to addictive behavior.
- Use free will and choice to speed up recovery.
- Enjoy donating your time and energy to a cause-related group. (Examples – environmental, human or animal rights, hunger, poverty, education)
- Express yourself in arts, crafts and hobbies.
- Take advantage of virtually unlimited educational opportunities.
- Treat yourself to healthy pleasures like retreats, massage, nature excursions and travel.
- Use self-soothing techniques to manage anxiety and craving.
- Use a sober community to prevent relapse and build social skills.
- Explore spiritual and metaphysical opportunities like meditation and prayer.
NOTE
Michael Hoffman has 27 years in recovery. He will support you with the
compassion and knowledge only personal experience can provide.