Many drunken years ago, I used to post 11:11 on Facebook. It never failed that I looked at the clock at 11:11 each night. I created this narrative, convincing myself that it was a sign I was exactly where I needed to be.

You know by now that there are times in my recovery when I feel completely lost. I do everything “right”, showing up for sobriety meetings, recording my podcast, sticking to my routines, and increasingly it seems all pointless. My growth and daily life happen in quiet, unremarkable ways, and it can feel mundane. So how do I recalibrate my internal compass when I feel directionless?

We can lose our way when there are setbacks, plateaus, and unexpected challenges. I see others succeeding in a life that I thought I would have. I feel that my health has aged ten years in the past three. We don’t always know the way, but we can build trust even when we feel lost. I recalibrate by checking in with my emotions, remembering my core values, celebrating small wins, and allowing myself to struggle without judgement.

When have that familiar feeling of directionlessness (is that a word?) I use daily micro-actions to create momentum. Feeling lost doesn’t mean I’m not exactly where I need to be.

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