Saturday, October 19, 2013

PROBLEM SOLVING:


Many of us lived in situations where it
wasn't okay to identify, have or talk
about problems.

In recovery, many of us still fear
problems. We may spend more time
reacting to a problem than we do
solving it. We miss the point; we miss
the lesson; we miss the gift. Problems
are a part of life. So are solutions.

A problem doesn't mean life is negative
or horrible. Having a problem doesn't
mean a person is deficient. All people
have problems to work through.

In recovery, we learn to focus on solving
our problems. First, we make certain the
problem is our problem. If it isn't, our
problem is establishing boundaries. Then
we seek the best solution. This may mean
setting a goal, asking for help, gathering
more information, taking an action, or
letting go.

Recovery does not mean immunity or
exemption from problems; recovery
means learning to face and solve
problems, knowing they will appear
regularly. We can trust our ability to
solve problems, and know we're not
doing it alone. Having problems does
not mean our Higher Power is picking
on us. Some problems are part of life;
others are ours to solve.

Face and solve today's problems. Don't
worry needlessly about tomorrow's
problems, because when they appear,
we'll have the resources necessary to
solve them.

Facing and solving problems – working
through problems with help from a
Higher Power – means we're living and
growing and reaping benefits.

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