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This daily reading discusses how spiritual growth is never static—it's either growing or decaying, just like physical exercise where muscles atrophy when not used. When we stand still in recovery, our progress loses momentum and gradually reverses.

• Creating new pathways requires conscious effort, like forging a new path off the beaten trail
• Relapse can be a learning opportunity, not the end of progress
• Red, yellow, and green behaviors form a target analogy for understanding addiction patterns
• Red behaviors are the addictive acts themselves
• Yellow behaviors are warning signs and triggers that lead toward addiction
• Green behaviors are positive actions that naturally move us away from addiction
• Creativity is essential—"creativity undeployed metastasizes in the body"
• Active participation means more than just attending meetings—find a sponsor, work the steps, seek service opportunities
• Spiritual growth looks different for everyone

If you're feeling stuck, go through the 12 steps again and ask yourself: Where have I stopped? What step needs my attention right now? Recovery isn't a destination but a daily journey.

Question: What daily practices keep you from backsliding in your recovery program?

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