“I spent too long wanting what was taken from me and not what was given.”

King Caspian, The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader.

What a powerful message this is! It goes to the heart of addiction and recovery. Addiction is wanting what we lost and often what we never had. It is about seeking fulfillment and validation from external sources, always looking for something to fill that hole in our souls.

Recovery is about seeing what we have, the beauty around us, the love of whatever people are in our lives who truly care about us.

As we move into this season of crazy commercialism and family pressures, pay attention to what you have and let go of what you think you are lacking. This isn’t a new message, it’s just something we all need to be reminded of.

While you have some time off, watch the movie. It’s a good one!

Be In Light