There are essentials for the management of diabetes. I know. I have the disease. It is important for me to build a daily plan for health into my life. Included are the disciplines of daily medication, exercise and nutrition. I will never be free from diabetes. However, I can keep my disease in remission.
I have another disease. It is the disease of addiction. It is important for the management of my addiction to also incorporate specific disciplines. I must practice daily prayer and meditation, or contact with my Higher Power. This can be in whatever way is meaningful to me. I need to be “exercising” the Steps, yes actively and in written form, working the Steps on a daily basis. For my diabetes I work with a nutritionist. In my recovery program I have a sponsor. I practice accountability through a short daily phone call with my sponsor.
I have had the disease of diabetes for over a year now. By including what I need in my plan for health, I have been able to keep my diabetes under control. I admitted that I was powerless over addiction over 14 years ago. Today I practice these daily disciplines of prayer, step work and accountability, all built on a foundation of rigorous honesty. I do not control my addiction, but I am recovering. I am “in remission”. By the grace of God, I will continue to do so, one day at a time.
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This is a very appropriate analogy. I often think of the management of diabetes when I pick up the phone for my "shots" every four hours.
Thank you for sharing your wisdom.
Lia
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