My SA sponsor has been sober for 26 years. He says that if he could be cured of the addiction he probably would decline the offer. That's how much of an opportunity for growth it has been to him. He says that most of the "old timers" in SA and AA say the same thing: It was G-d's will. If G-d created me an addict then so be it.
Recovery is freedom from the bondage of self... from the slavery of obsessive thoughts and actions.
Recovery is being able to finally do nice things for the soul and let the body wait.
Recover is discovering one's buried talents, interests and purpose for living.
Recover is being able to know what is right and what is not.
Recover is being able to see oneself and others - as they really are.
Recovery is being excited about relationships, new and old.
Recovery is about learning and being able to remember and use the new learnings.
Recovery is the ability to feel, enjoy and appreciate what I have.
Recovery is a recognition that there is Divine Justice and that it is unquestionably a good thing.
Recovery is honesty with self, others and above all G-d.
Recovery is the progressive delight of recognizing how G-d is running the world.
Recovery is the pleasure of being less focused on "me".
Recovery is surrendering the materialistic drive to possess, control, and impress.
Recovery is the moral obligation to honor and respect spiritual wisdom and right-living in others.
Recovery is simplicity, purity and quietly influencing others to live spiritual lives.
Recovery is a deep gratitude to G-d for another chance.