Ann

You are reading from the book The Language of Letting Go

Trusting Ourselves

Trust can be one of the most confusing concepts in recovery. Who do we trust? For what?

The most important trust issue we face is learning to trust ourselves. The most detrimental thing that's happened to us is that we came to believe we couldn't trust ourselves.

There will be some who tell us we cannot trust ourselves; we are off base and out of whack. There are those who would benefit by our mistrusting ourselves.

Fear and doubt are our enemies. Panic is our enemy. Confusion is our opposition.

Self-trust is a healing gift we can give ourselves. How do we acquire it? We learn it. What do we do about our mistakes, about those times we thought we could trust ourselves but were wrong? We accept them, and trust ourselves anyway.

We know what is best for us. We know what is right for us. If we are wrong, if we need to change our mind, we will be guided into that - but only by trusting where we are today.

We can look to others for support and reinforcement, but trust in ourselves is essential.

Do not trust fear. Do not trust panic. We can trust ourselves, stand in our own truth, and stand in our own light. We have it now. Already. We have all the light we need for today. And tomorrow's light shall be given to us then.

Trust ourselves, and we will know whom to trust. Trust ourselves, and we will know what to do. When we feel we absolutely cannot trust ourselves, trust that God will guide us into truth.

God, help me let go of fear, doubt, and confusion - the enemies of self-trust. Help me go forward in peace and confidence. Help me grow in trust for you, and myself one day at a time, one experience at a time.

From The Language of Letting Go by Melody Beattie ©1990, Hazelden Foundation.

Ann

What an enormous task this would have seemed at the beginning of my recovery. I would never in a million years have thought that recovery would take me to such a beautiful place.

Today, as I read this, I am so very very grateful for recovery, my program and all the support of wonderful people who have walked every step of my journey with me.

The oldtimers here know what I am talking about. Newcomers, travel in faith, even blind faith when you need to, and I promise you that one day soon you too will be able to stand in your own light.

Hugs

hope213

ditto ann, i am right there with you. faith is a wonderful thing to have. our journey has been long but well worth it. thank you also for being by my side & the little shovel you give me once in awhile. hugs,