“Many anorexics project a world of being under control.” “For Shannon it was about hiding her terror of sex; for Ben it was about anesthetizing his pain and fear.” Carnes, Patrick J. (2009). Sexual Anorexia, p. 38
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Question ::: When is the last time you’ve felt a loss of control and as Lincoln says, “driven” to your knees to pray?
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Living in a Ghost Town – Rolling Stones (3:49)
Got To Be There – Micheal Jackson (4:44)
It Gets Better – The Trevor Project (2:50)
One World, One Prayer Meditation (11:15)
Today’s SFZ explores the spiritual and emotional transformation that occurs when individuals surrender control and embrace humility. Step 3 of the recovery process emphasizes turning one’s will over to a power greater than oneself. This echoes Carl Jung’s idea that healing begins when the ego yields to something beyond its grasp. When people accept their limits, they open the door to growth.
The quote from It Works, How & Why reminds us that no one is exempt from life’s pressures. Even long after recovery begins, problems can mount. This supports Brené Brown’s belief that vulnerability is not weakness, but a pathway to resilience. Admitting we are overwhelmed is an act of courage, not failure.
The reading from One Day at a Time speaks to the futility of self-reliance in times of crisis. It mirrors the teachings of Thomas Merton, who saw surrender not as defeat, but as spiritual maturity. Surrendering fear clears space for calm and clarity.
Lincoln’s reflection illustrates the shared human struggle. His reliance on prayer shows how surrender can offer relief even in the highest office. Like Viktor Frankl taught, meaning is often found in surrender, not control.
This “knee-taking” represents more than despair—it is a symbol of unity and release. Friend and foe alike become equals in need of help. This shared act of humility dissolves division and invites peace.
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