Picture a lit candle standing alone in a dark room. Its flame brightens its immediate surroundings, but as it passes its light onto another unlit candle, the room grows significantly brighter without diminishing the original flame's power at all. In fact, by lighting other candles, the darkness is completely pushed back, creating a warm and vibrant atmosphere for everyone present. In active addiction, we were trapped in self-absorption—always seeking what we could gain, take, or demand from life. Carrying this message to others and practicing these principles in all our affairs turns our focus outward by calling us to carry the message of hope and serve those in need. When we step out of our own heads and offer humble service to a struggling brother or sister, our own recovery is deepened and multiplied. Serving like Jesus breaks the chains of self-centeredness and radiates the light of freedom to those still trapped in the dark. | 
