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Easter Inspiration

From Addiction to Healing

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From Darkness to Dawn: The Path of Recovery through Resurrection

Hello everyone. As I reflect today, each of us carrying our own stories, struggles, and hopes, I want to share with you a story of transformation that transcends time – the story of Jesus' death and resurrection. This ancient narrative isn't just a cornerstone of faith; it's a mirror reflecting our own journey from the depths of addiction to the peaks of recovery, symbolizing the death of our old selves and the birth of something new and beautiful within us.

The Struggle and the Fall

Addiction come in many forms ,? alcohol, drugs, food, sex, gambling and many others some worse than others that affect us in different ways. Imagine, if you will, the despair and hopelessness that enveloped the followers of Jesus after his crucifixion. They had witnessed their leader, their friend, succumb to the most brutal fate. In many ways, this mirrors the depth of despair felt when addiction takes hold – when it feels like all light has been extinguished, leaving only darkness in its wake.

You might get a kick out of this comparison (but I love the metaphor), but think about it: addiction, much like the heavy stone sealing Jesus' tomb, traps us, isolating us from the world, from our loved ones, and even from ourselves. It's a state of death, of hopelessness and darkness.

The Wait in Darkness

In the story, there's a period of waiting – a time when nothing seems to happen, but in reality, it's a crucial moment of transformation. This is much like the recovery process. It's not instant. It requires patience, faith, and endurance. There's a struggle, often silent and unseen, that happens as we start to pull away from the grip of addiction. It's a period of immense internal change, where the old self starts to die, making room for the new and letting the energy of change doing its work.

Resurrection: The Dawn of a New Self

And then, the dawn comes. The stone is rolled away, and life emerges from the tomb. This is the moment of resurrection, the point at which we realize that our addiction does not define us. We are no longer bound by the chains that held us. Like Jesus emerging from the tomb, being resurrected, we too can step out into the light, and be reborn.

This rebirth is not just a return to life as it was but the beginning of a new chapter, a new self that has been transformed by the journey through darkness. It's a testament to the strength, resilience, and divine spark within each of us, capable of overcoming even the most formidable challenges.

Walking in the Light of Recovery

As we move forward, let's carry the lessons of this metaphorical resurrection within us. Remember, recovery is not a destination but a journey. There will be trials, temptations, and setbacks. Yet, with each step, we move further from the tomb and closer to the light.

Let's support each other in this journey, sharing our stories and strengths, just as the followers of Jesus supported one another, spreading a message of hope and renewal. Together, we can emerge from the shadow of addiction, not just to survive but to thrive, embracing the promise of a new life forged in the crucible of our experiences.

In closing, I encourage you to reflect on your own journey through the lens of this powerful metaphor. Consider the parts of yourself that need to die so that something new can be born. Embrace the process, however challenging it may be, knowing that resurrection – a return to life enriched and renewed – is not only possible but waiting for you.

Thank you for sharing this time with me. May your path forward be illuminated by the promise of renewal and the strength of your own spirit, reborn.

Jean-Luc Allaire

Transformational Coach

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