If recovery has taught me anything, it’s this:
our lives are shaped far more by the small things we do every day than the big things we do once in a while.
We love to romanticize breakthrough moments — the dramatic turning points, the rock-bottom awakenings, the big spiritual revelations. And those moments matter, of course. But what truly keeps us grounded, sober, and growing are the ordinary, unglamorous habits we build day after day.
Daily practices are the anchor points of my recovery.
They hold me steady when life gets chaotic, when emotions run high, when shame whispers old stories, and when I start slipping back into old survival patterns.
Here’s what my daily practices look like:
Quiet Time: Prayer + Meditation
Every morning, I carve out space to get quiet.
To pray.
To breathe.
To listen.
To remind myself that I’m not doing this alone — and I don’t have to try.
This isn’t about perfection. Some days the quiet feels peaceful. Other days it feels uncomfortable. But it’s the act of showing up that sets the tone for the rest of my day.
Spot Checks When I Feel Reactive
When my emotions start to spike or I feel myself getting irritated, defensive, or overwhelmed, I pause and ask:
“What’s really going on with me right now?”
Is it fear?
Shame?
Exhaustion?
Old wounds being poked?
These small check-ins keep me from spiraling into reactions that don’t align with the woman I’m becoming.
Honest Inventory at the End of the Day
Every night, I take a few minutes to look back:
- What went well?
- Where did I grow?
- Where did I slip?
- Did I react or disconnect in ways that need an amends?
This isn’t about beating myself up.
It’s about staying honest. Staying awake. Staying anchored in truth rather than shame.
Honest Communication With My Inner Circle
This one might be the hardest for me, because my instinct is to hide the messier parts of myself.
But the reality is: I don’t heal on my own.
Checking in, reaching out, telling the truth when I’m struggling — that’s where the magic happens.
That’s where shame loses its grip.
Meetings
Whether they’re in-person or online, meetings keep me connected. They remind me that I’m not alone. They give me perspective, accountability, and grounding. They’re not just part of my routine — they’re part of my lifeline.
Why These Practices Matter
Here’s the truth I’ve learned over and over:
When I start slipping on these practices, I start slipping in my thinking too.
My old patterns sneak back in.
My defensiveness flares up.
My people-pleasing gets loud.
My impulse to hide resurfaces.
My emotional resilience weakens.
Recovery doesn’t fall apart in an explosion — it unravels slowly, quietly, in the absence of daily grounding.
These practices aren’t restrictive; they’re freeing.
They give me structure, clarity, and spiritual alignment.
They create a life I don’t need to escape from.
Identify one daily practice you can begin today — something small, sustainable, and meaningful.
Maybe it’s a two-minute meditation.
Maybe it’s writing down one truth you want to carry.
Maybe it’s texting a friend when you feel yourself isolating.
Maybe it’s ending the day with one sentence of gratitude.
Small steps create big momentum.
Let today be the start of a deeper, more anchored rhythm in your recovery.
Radiant Redemption 
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