Reflection:
What we allow into our hearts shapes our lives. Guarding it carefully protects our recovery.
If I heard it once, I heard it a thousand times, “Recovery is a selfish program.” Even though we were also taught the importance and beauty of helping others, if we didn’t do what we needed to do to stay sober, we would be incapable of offering the world any good.
I spent countless hours listening to the veterans in recovery and finally figured out what it meant to lead a “selfish program.” We had to do whatever it took to protect our hearts from outside forces that could trigger our compulsion to use. We had to identify people, places, things, and situations that we could no longer allow to feed our hearts. This holds true for anyone trying to have serenity in their lives. You must be selfish with who and what you allow into your heart.
BTW…social media is a great place to start when building boundaries in guarding your heart.
Guarding your heart isn’t about isolation—it’s about intentional protection. Just as a gardener removes weeds to let good plants grow, we must remove toxic influences so love, joy, and peace can take root.
Recovery taught me that boundaries aren’t walls; they are gates with locks, giving us the power to decide what enters.
Choosing uplifting relationships, healthy habits, and life-giving messages feeds the soul and strengthens resilience.
Whether in recovery or simply seeking peace, the principle is the same: what we feed our hearts, we become.
Soul Search:
What influence(s) do I need to remove from my life?
Scripture: Psalm 51:10 – “Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me.”
P.E.A.C.E.
Jay@EagleLaunch.com
