Recovery – Rebirth

Warriors Crest the Wave – Most people have too narrow a self-definition to try new things, but daring and courage are essential features of being a Warrior. Just because something sounds uncomfortable doesn’t mean we won’t someday like it so much we make it part of ourselves. But if you’re used to sleeping on the floor, going without breakfast and struggling with a new language, you’ve learned to be unafraid of those things.

Warriors Are Cagey – We don’t expose ourselves to unnecessary danger. We are constantly developing our safety instincts to recognize insecure situations before they get out of control. A main reason for sacrifice is recognizing when a situation has become “too comfortable” and your senses are being dulled. Sharpening senses is what Warriors are all about!

Warrior Are Reborn Many Times – Creating our own maps means we go many wrong ways before we find the right one! It’s the process. Throughout our quest we transform ourselves many times to incorporate our new knowledge.

Self-Definition Is Key – Should you be ashamed of taking a wrong turn? Or confident because you figured it out, and proud that you were able to change?

You Chose the Recovery-Rebirth Card – Your body is completely new every seven years. You welcome every new day. You are eager to meet new people and find out what makes them tick. You like putting yourself in new situations and figuring out how to cope. Read “Survival” manuals and try out escape rooms with your friends. Explore the sport of orienteering.

Models – “Rock bottom became the solid foundation on which I rebuilt my life” – J.K. Rowling

“The airplane takes off against the wind, not with it” – Henry Ford

“Believe you can and you’re halfway there” – Theodore Roosevelt

“The best way to predict your future is to create it” – Abraham Lincoln

#Haiku: Recovery = Rebirth

Mulligan –
Rare gift;
A “do-over”
‘Cause you DO know
What you know now