Gratitude and humility are powerful antidotes to addiction from "summary" of Wasted by Marya Hornbacher
To be grateful is to recognize the good in our lives, to appreciate the small moments of joy amidst the chaos. It is a powerful practice that can shift our focus away from our addictions and towards the blessings that surround us. Gratitude allows us to see that there is more to life than our destructive behaviors, that there is beauty and love waiting to be embraced. Humility, on the other hand, is the acknowledgment of our limitations and imperfections. It is the willingness to admit that we are not in control, that we need help and support to overcome our addictions. By humbling ourselves, we open the door to growth and change, to the possibility of healing and recovery. When we embrace gratitude and humility, we create a space within ourselves for healing and transformation. We let go of our egos and our need for control, and we surrender to a higher power that can guide us towards a healthier, more fulfilling life. In the midst of our addiction, it can be easy to lose sight of the good in our lives, to b...
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