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Life Of The Soul  Today I realize that as I grow in recovery and spirituality I am expanding into dimensions of myself that are not common or everyday. I may feel a sense of separateness from types of activities that I used to enjoy. I may experience a growing desire for simplicity and find myself losing interest in situations that now appear not worth the energy I expended on them. Though this may feel lonely at times, I will go beyond that feeling into a new kind of connectedness and belonging. I belong to myself today and I experience great community with my own soul. People need not understand this side of me for me to be comfortable with them. What matters is that I understand it. I am okay with my  expanding self. He who longs to strengthen his spirit must go  beyond obedience and respect. He will continue to  honor some laws but he will mostly violate both  law and custom. Constantine Peter Cavofy
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Relapse prevention plan

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