"Despite the trauma, addiction, fear, and shame, there is a still and centered part of us that remains whole. There is a part of us that’s not traumatized, that’s not addicted, that’s not ruled by fear or shame. This is where wisdom comes from, and it’s the foundation of our recovery."
Wow! What a profound message. The thing I love about this path is that I'm not required to believe in anything supernatural. What a revelation to think that there is a part of me that is untouched by addiction and suffering, and that it's the source of wisdom and recovery. Who knew! I find that such an incredible comfort; to know that I am not completely broken, that the parts of me that are addicted and suffering are maladapted facades and layers of protection, not the real, true me.