In Between

[Chy]

In~Between

Sometimes, to get from where we are to where we are going,
we have to be willing to be in-between.

One of the hardest parts of recovery is the concept of letting go
of what is old and familiar, but what we don't want,
and being willing to stand with our hands empty
while we wait for God to fill them.

This may apply to feelings.
We may have been full of hurt and anger.
In some ways, these feelings may have become comfortably familiar.
When we finally face and relinquish our grief, we may feel empty for a time.
We are in between pain and the joy of serenity and acceptance.

Being in-between can apply to many areas of life and recovery.
We can be in between jobs,
careers, homes, or goals.
We can be in between behaviors as we let go of old
and are not certain what we will replace it with.
This can apply to behaviors that have protected
and served us well all of our life,
such as care taking and controlling.

We may have many feelings going on when we're in-between:
spurts of grief about what we have let go of or lost,
and feelings of anxiety, fear, and apprehension about what's ahead.
These are normal feelings for the in-between place.
Accept them.
Feel them.
Release them.

Being in-between isn't fun, but necessary.
It will not last forever.
It may feel like we're standing still,
but we're not.
We're standing at the in-between place.
It's how we get from here to there.
It's not the destination.

We are moving forward, even when we're in-between.

Today, I will accept where I am as the ideal place for me to be.
If I am in-between, I will strive for the faith
that this place is not without purpose, that
it is moving me toward something good.

yankeepete

[Brookie]

Nice Chy. Thanks. That's a pretty good description of where my head is right now.

[KelKel]

Thank You Chy

[best]

Psalm 23:4Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.

[MootPoint]

thankyou Chy that describes my mindset today.

[StacySun]

Thanks Chy! I"m having a really bad day so I decided to log on in hopes of regaining strength. Your post describes my current situation and is a great reminder that I need to be patient. This site and its members have helped so much. Thank you again.

[Sandy Marie]

Thank you, Chy. I made a copy of it and put it on my refrigerator.
Sandy