44th Weekly Thought:

3 phases: Shock, Habituation, Break-up

I enjoy the level where I am today without comparing with others or the final goal.

https://www.akasho.org/step-6

In the case of relapses in addicts and also in the case of failures of an activity of our organisation or company, we have learned that this is also part of growth or recovery. It just feels "weird" at first.

But it is the same as what we can see in nature when, for example, a tree is damaged by a storm. First, branches are broken off or the stand has loosened. But life does not give up! It repairs, heals and the roots and branches grow stronger.

It is the same with us. When we have become clean as addicts and then experience a relapse, we are initially shocked and disappointed.

When a professional activity does not bring the usual success, we are also shocked and disappointed at first.

It is important that we realise that this is also a very natural process and leads us to better stability and also growth.

It happens in three phases: first, the shock phase, in which we feel as if we are blocked - and should accept it as such.

Secondly, the habituation phase; it helps us to gain distance and clarity.

And then comes the departure phase, in which we become active again on our path.

Our experience is that later, looking back, we realise that this situation was an important milestone on our path. Some of us even say later: "Without this I would never have made it!

No matter what! Everything happens for the good!!!! And for that we are grateful!

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