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Filling the void
Addiction and creativity have always been closely linked. Hardship, pain and frustration are often the catalysts for great creativity and many great writers and painters struggled with addiction. But recovery and the freedom from suffering it brings, can also produce great work. The AA Big Book, written by recovering alcoholics for alcoholics, is a prime example of this. AA co-founder Bill W produced a large amount of written work himself. People in recovery sometimes find an unexpected talent that brings them great enjoyment. This can ‘fill the void’ and occupy them beneficially, when they take addiction out of their lives. Am I ready to explore my potential for new interests and activities?
Reach out – soothe another’s pain.
Feel the friendship, feel the gain.
See your life begin to blossom.
Little sprigs of hopes forgotten
Growing into big strong trees.
Force the wine witch to her knees.
Anon.
Sometimes poems like this, by a newly recovering alcoholic, help build up strength and determination to stay sober, as well as giving a new interest. Today I ask God for the motivation to explore new ideas.
Today I Will