Powerless

Someone recently asked me to guide her through the 12 steps, which I am very happy to do. Working the 12 steps is not a “one and done” exercise, and it benefits me, as well as the person who asked.

The first step is, “We admitted we were powerless over (fill in the blank), and our lives had become unmanageable.”

My assignment for us is to make a list of what we’re powerless over. Not a “one and done” list, but one we keep adding to, over a few days. Trying to exercise power over what we’re powerless over is a recipe for exhaustion and despair.

What are you powerless over? When will you be ready to let it go?