Lately, I have been& reflecting on my own recovery journey and on what has kept me inspired to recover for all these years. Whether you are looking for recovery from alcohol, drugs, an eating disorder, or something else, know that nothing could prepare me for the gifts that recovery and utilizing the three “P’s” would give me.
What are the three ‘P’s’?” in recovery?
The three “P’s” are my personal keys to finding joy, my friends. Take a look.
The 1st P: Passion
Underneath any addiction is a great deal of stagnant passion. Find your passion and play. (Ooh, look, there's another “P”!)
The 2nd P: Power
I understand now that I gave my own power to my eating disorder and to alcoholism. That means that now, in my recovery, I have taken all of that power back. This power gives me the emotional strength to achieve all of the things I couldn't achieve during my illness. Recovery is powerful, my friends.
The 3rd P: Purpose
It is common to not know our purpose as we enter recovery. Early recovery is a time for exploring. For example, when I got into recovery, I was a performer. I decided that I wanted to try new things, so I tried being a film researcher for writers. I tried designing my own clothing for pregnant women. I tried writing a children's affirmation book, and then I tried writing a non-fiction book. And then, something lovely happened; I began to mold all of those things into creating a career — a career that I now love. Finding our purpose is a process, one of discovery and enjoyment.
Yes, you can find recovery
We will inevitably experience a lot of hurdles early on in the recovery process. Being inspired in what we do — beyond recovery — is very important. I hope the 3 P's can provide you with inspiration to keep going. You've got this. I believe in you.
