Written by Angela A.
In everyday life, I struggle with letting myself let go of how others live their lives, and letting go of control in mine. It is definitely easier for me to realize that I am powerless over what people do, how they do it, why they do it, and where they do it. By reviewing my 1st step, I realize that my powerlessness over others needs to be given away to my Higher Power in my 3rd step.
There are many times when I want to shake those I love and tell them that what they want is not what they need. I have to realize that I cannot change anyone. An individual can only change him or herself. I have also been in situations where I do not want to live in the moment; however, I have to realize that my Higher Power puts me in specific moments to learn a particular life lesson that He has set before me.
When I live my life according to God’s will, which is doing the next right thing, I am much more content. When I let others live their own life, I am more focused and less frustrated. Thank God I don’t have to play God anymore.
Angela is currently enrolled as a resident in Gatehouse Academy’s addiction treatment program. She offers her review and testimonial by telling us about a lesson she has learned from our 12-Step curriculum.
