“I have tried to control the uncontrollable for far too long. I ask that you take this burden from me.”

– Life with Hope, first edition, page 13

Trying to push against doors that said “pull,” wishing red lights were green, and wanting to be someone else in a different time and place were all symptoms of my “dis-ease.” I thought if I prayed hard enough, things would change. When that didn’t work, I would pout and become angry. The peace-loving beatnik disappeared. Recovery has taught me there’s an easier, gentler way.

Final thought: God can relieve the self-imposed burden of needing control. All I need is acceptance and willingness.