FAITH IS NOT NECESSARILY ABOUT GOD.

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Up in the clouds.

 


One of the most important pieces in my recovery has been my faith.  I consider myself more spiritual than religious.  I was raised evangelical protestant.  I grew up going to church,went to christian camps in the summer and even went to a christian college.  For the most part I had good experiences.  This gave me a foundation when I started my path of recovery.

My very first bout with depression was in my junior year of college.  I didn't mention this in my earlier posts.  I became very stressed out and almost took time off  before my senior year. I didn't want to end my life, but I did get very overwhelmed.  I made an appointment with the college chaplain and did have some sessions with him.  I don't remember what we talked about, but I did go on to finish my senior year.   

One of the reasons I always sought help was that I grew up knowing taking your life was a sin. When I was introduced to Al-Anon, I really liked the idea of a higher power.  God wasn't defined. What people of God thought wasn't for everyone.   I believe now in a great spirit creator.  Creator of all things great and small.  I have felt a positive spirit within me, that has helped through out the years giving me wisdom.  I also tried to stay away from negative people.   Recovery can't be from just one device.  Many different aspects should play a part because it effects us emotionally and physically.  

In some of my worst moments, I tried not to lose hope.  I would pray, but sometimes didn't know who I was praying to.  Some of the recovery skills I learned were from non church goers.  I was open to other ways of thinking.  This was where I learned the most.




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