“Whatever is true is eternal, and cannot change or be changed. Spirit is therefore unalterable because it is already perfect, but the mind can elect what it chooses to serve. The only limit put on its choice is that it cannot serve two masters.” (Course Of Miracles)
“No one can serve two masters, for either he will hate the one and love the other; or else he will be devoted to one and despise the other. You can’t serve both God and Mammon.” (Matthew 6:24)
The other night when I was meditating, the saying about not being able to serve two masters came to me.
There are so many ways to interpret this.
The Bible’s meaning is you can’t serve God and money or false idols at the same time.
The Course breaks it down to where you can’t serve love or fear at the same time.
This concept relates to recovery perfectly! Which master are you going to serve? The one who belittles you every chance it gets? Or the one who tries to lift you up in spirit? You can’t do both. Recovery isn’t about keeping one foot in the disease, and one foot in recovery. You can’t. You have to choose. There are two separate masters fighting for your attention. Your disease is a hell of a lot louder though. Recovery is quieter. But it’s peaceful. It feels nicer. It’s not easier though. But trust that in the long run, you will be better off. You will be. I promise.
love and light, kelly