This week, I ignored the God given gift of my intuition and paid the price… literally. I drove angry, got pulled over and ticketed for speeding.
Higher Power, help me slow down and become more self-aware.
The acronym HALT means never get too Hungry, too Angry, too Lonely, or too Tired. Each of these conditions can fog our minds so that we lose sight of our purpose – healthy relationships and recovery from our codependent behaviors. Each of these conditions can be managed by making choices to care for myself in healthy ways. Nourish myself, rest, go to a meeting or recovery event, reach out to a friend or sponsor, take a moment to focus on my breath, pray or meditate, exercise or take a walk…
If we can become more aware of our thoughts and feelings, we will avoid some pain and some slips. HALT is a good slogan to keep in mind.
How do you practice HALT?