Higher Power
"What is a Higher Power"?
A higher power is a concept of a spirit, being, force, or energy that is greater than oneself and can affect nature and the lives of people. Different people may have different understandings of what a higher power is, such as God, the universe, nature, or a supreme being. A higher power is often used in the context of prayer, guidance, or explanation of life and circumstances. A higher power is also a term used in twelve-step programs to help people recover from addiction.
Many individuals struggle with the Faith in a Higher Power. As the person realizes they are unable to overcome their weakness on their own and that they are themselves powerless, they must then give themselves over to a higher power. This higher power can be whatever the specific member wants it to be. The higher power does not always have to be a God figure, but depending on the individual’s faith or needs, it may be.
Each person can interpret the “Higher Power” in a way that is most meaningful to them. Some people are unable to explain or label their higher power, which is completely acceptable as long as the higher power continues to play an important role in their recovery.
Alternatives to the concept of God as a higher power may include:
- Energy
- Jesus Christ
- Goddess
- An Angel
- A Passed Loved One
- Buddha
- Mother Earth
- Mother Nature or Nature
- Allah
- Yahweh
- The Universe
- The Father
- The Holy Trinity
- Jehovah
- Nirvana
- Brahman
- Good
- Science
- Love
- Humanity
- Group consciousness
Connecting to A Higher Power
First Steps in Developing an Understanding of a Higher Power
First: Choose 5 positive feelings you would wish upon your best friend and enter the numbers into the email form.
Second: Choose 5 negative feelings you would wish you could remove from your best friend and enter the numbers into the email form.
Third: Push Send.
A Higher Power will email you back a starting point for developing a relationship with A Higher Power which is unique to you.
The list below defines FEELINGS & EMOTIONS.
FEELINGS & EMOTIONS
- Abandoned: feeling unloved, unwanted, or left behind.
- Abhorrent: feeling disgust or hatred towards something.
- Abused: feeling mistreated or taken advantage of.
- Accepting: feeling open and receptive to new ideas or experiences.
- Accomplished: feeling proud of oneself for achieving a goal.
- Accusatory: feeling like someone is blaming or accusing you of something.
- Achy: feeling sore or painful.
- Admired: feeling respected or looked up to by others.
- Adored: feeling loved and cherished by someone.
- Afraid: feeling scared or frightened.
- Aggravated: feeling annoyed or irritated.
- Aggressive: feeling hostile or confrontational.
- Agitated: feeling restless or anxious.
- Alert: feeling attentive or aware of one’s surroundings.
- Alienated: feeling isolated or disconnected from others.
- Alive: feeling full of energy and vitality.
- Alone: feeling lonely or isolated.
- Amazed: feeling surprised or astonished.
- Ambivalent: feeling conflicted or uncertain about something.
- Amused: feeling entertained or amused by something.
- Angry: feeling mad or upset.
- Annoyed: feeling bothered or irritated by something.
- Anxious: feeling worried or nervous.
- Apathetic: feeling indifferent or uninterested.
- Apologetic: feeling sorry or regretful.
- Appreciated: feeling valued or appreciated by others.
- Appreciative: feeling grateful or thankful for something.
- Apprehensive: feeling anxious or fearful about something.
- Ashamed: feeling guilty or embarrassed about something.
- Astonished: feeling amazed or surprised by something.
- Attentive: feeling focused or attentive to something.
- Attracted: feeling drawn to or interested in something.
- Authentic: feeling genuine or true to oneself.
- Awed: feeling overwhelmed or impressed by something.
- Awkward: feeling uncomfortable or embarrassed in a social situation.
- Bitter: feeling angry, hurt, or resentful because of one’s bad experiences or sense of unfair treatment.
- Bored: feeling uninterested or lacking in excitement.
- Bouncy: feeling energetic and lively.
- Brave: feeling courageous or confident in the face of danger or adversity.
- Bullied: feeling intimidated or mistreated by someone who is stronger or more powerful.
- Burdened: feeling weighed down or overwhelmed by responsibilities or problems.
- Dejected: feeling sad and disheartened.
- Depressed: feeling extremely sad and hopeless.
- Despair: feeling a sense of hopelessness and loss.
- Despondent: feeling extremely low in spirits and lacking in hope.
- Determined: feeling resolute and committed to achieving a goal.
- Disappointed: feeling let down or disillusioned by something.
- Disbelief: feeling skeptical or incredulous about something.
- Discontent: feeling dissatisfied or unhappy with one’s situation.
- Disgust: feeling revulsion or repulsion towards something.
- Distracted: feeling unable to concentrate or focus on something.
- Elated: feeling extremely happy and joyful.
- Embarrassed: feeling self-conscious or ashamed in front of others.
- Edgy: feeling nervous or irritable.
- Excited: feeling enthusiastic or eager about something.
- Envious: feeling jealous or resentful towards someone who has something you want.
- Exhausted: feeling extremely tired or fatigued.
- Eager: feeling keen or enthusiastic about something.
- Exuberant: feeling lively and full of energy.
- Enraged: feeling extremely angry or furious.
- Euphoric: feeling intense happiness or pleasure.
- Extravagant: feeling excessive or over-the-top.
- Fear: feeling scared or frightened.
- Frustration: feeling annoyed or upset because of something that is not going as planned.
- Fury: feeling intense anger or rage.
- Fatigue: feeling tired or exhausted.
- Fulfillment: feeling satisfied or content because of something that has been achieved.
- Forgiveness: feeling the act of pardoning someone for a mistake or wrongdoing.
- Friendliness: feeling warm and welcoming towards others.
- Fascination: feeling captivated or intrigued by something.
- Flustered: feeling confused or disoriented.
- Fondness: feeling affectionate or loving towards someone or something.
- Grief: feeling intense sadness or sorrow in response to a loss.
- Grateful: feeling thankful or appreciative of something or someone.
- Guilt: feeling remorseful or responsible for a wrongdoing.
- Giddy: feeling lightheaded or dizzy with excitement.
- Gloomy: feeling sad or depressed.
- Grumpy: feeling irritable or grouchy.
- Grouchy: feeling bad-tempered or irritable.
- Gutsy: feeling brave or courageous.
- Happy: feeling content, joyful, or pleased.
- Hopeful: feeling optimistic or confident about the future.
- Hurt: feeling emotional pain or distress.
- Hesitant: feeling uncertain or unsure about something.
- Humble: feeling modest or unassuming.
- Horrified: feeling shocked or appalled by something.
- Hostile: feeling angry or aggressive towards someone or something.
- Heartbroken: feeling intense sadness or grief.
- Irritated: feeling annoyed or bothered by something.
- Insecure: feeling uncertain or anxious about oneself or one’s abilities.
- Impatient: feeling restless or eager for something to happen.
- Inspired: feeling motivated or influenced by something or someone.
- Indifferent: feeling neutral or uninterested in something.
- Inadequate: feeling insufficient or not up to a task.
- Incredulous: feeling skeptical or disbelieving.
- Intimidated: feeling frightened or overwhelmed by someone or something.
- Jaded: feeling tired, bored, or lacking enthusiasm.
- Jealous: feeling envious or resentful towards someone who has something you want.
- Jittery: feeling nervous or anxious.
- Jolly: feeling happy and cheerful.
- Joyful: feeling great happiness or delight.
- Judgmental: feeling critical or disapproving of others.
- Judged: feeling evaluated or criticized by others.
- Kindness: feeling compassionate or caring towards others.
- Kissed: feeling loved or affectionate towards someone.
- Knowledgeable: feeling informed or educated about a topic.
- Keen: feeling enthusiastic or passionate about intense.
- Kooky: feeling eccentric or unconventional.
- Klutzy: feeling awkward or clumsy.
- Loving: feeling affectionate or caring towards someone.
- Lonely: feeling isolated or disconnected from others.
- Lackluster: feeling uninspired or unenthusiastic.
- Leery: feeling suspicious or cautious.
- Lethargic: feeling sluggish or lacking energy.
- Listless: feeling uninterested or lacking in enthusiasm.
- Lazy: feeling disinclined to work or be active.
- Mad: feeling angry or upset.
- Melancholy: feeling sad or depressed.
- Miserable: feeling unhappy or uncomfortable.
- Misunderstood: feeling like others don’t understand you.
- Motivated: feeling driven or inspired to achieve a goal.
- Mournful: feeling sorrowful or grieving.
- Moved: feeling touched or emotionally affected by something.
- Mystified: feeling confused or perplexed.
- Nervous: feeling anxious or worried about something.
- Nostalgic: feeling sentimental or wistful about the past.
- Numb: feeling emotionally unresponsive or indifferent.
- Naughty: feeling mischievous or disobedient.
- Neglected: feeling ignored or overlooked.
- Needy: feeling dependent or requiring attention.
- Nurturing: feeling caring or protective towards someone.
- Overwhelmed: feeling completely overcome or inundated by something.
- Optimistic: feeling hopeful or confident about the future.
- Offended: feeling insulted or hurt by something someone has said or done.
- Outraged: feeling extremely angry or indignant about something.
- Overjoyed: feeling extremely happy or delighted.
- Overcome: feeling overwhelmed or overpowered by emotion.
- Overstimulated: feeling excessively stimulated or excited.
- Proud: feeling a sense of accomplishment or achievement.
- Peaceful: feeling calm and relaxed.
- Pleased: feeling happy or satisfied with something.
- Passionate: feeling intense emotions or strong feelings.
- Pensive: feeling deep thought or contemplation.
- Playful: feeling lighthearted and fun.
- Pessimistic: feeling negative or doubtful about the future.
- Panicked: feeling sudden and intense fear or anxiety.
- Patient: feeling calm and tolerant in the face of delay or frustration.
- Perplexed: feeling confused or puzzled.
- Quarrelsome: feeling argumentative or confrontational.
- Querulous: feeling irritable or complaining.
- Quirky: feeling unconventional or eccentric.
- Rage: feeling intense anger or fury.
- Relaxed: feeling calm and at ease. R
- Relieved: feeling a sense of relief or release from stress or anxiety.
- Resentful: feeling angry or bitter towards someone or something.
- Regretful: feeling remorseful or sorry about something.
- Rejuvenated: feeling refreshed or revitalized.
- Rested: feeling well-rested and energized.
- Romantic: feeling loving or affectionate towards someone.
- Sad: feeling unhappy or sorrowful.
- Satisfied: feeling content or fulfilled.
- Scared: feeling frightened or anxious.
- Serene: feeling calm or peaceful.
- Shameful: feeling guilty or embarrassed.
- Shocked: feeling surprised or stunned.
- Silly: feeling playful or lighthearted.
- Sorrowful: feeling sad or mournful.
- Stressed: feeling anxious or overwhelmed.
- Surprised: feeling amazed or astonished.
- Tender: feeling gentle, loving, or affectionate.
- Terrified: feeling extremely scared or frightened.
- Thankful: feeling grateful or appreciative.
- Thoughtful: feeling reflective or contemplative.
- Thrilled: feeling excited or elated.
- Tired: feeling fatigued or exhausted.
- Tolerant: feeling accepting or patient towards others.
- Tranquil: feeling calm or peaceful.
- Trustful: feeling confident in someone’s trustworthiness.
- Touched: feeling moved or emotionally affected by something.
- Uneasy: feeling anxious or uncomfortable.
- Unhappy: feeling sad or dissatisfied.
- Uncomfortable: feeling uneasy or awkward.
- Unruffled: feeling calm or composed.
- Unafraid: feeling fearless or brave.
- Useless: feeling ineffective or unproductive.
- Useful: feeling effective or productive.
- Unimpressed: feeling uninterested or unimpressed.
- Unappreciated: feeling undervalued or unappreciated.
- Undecided: feeling uncertain or indecisive.
- Unruly: feeling disorderly or uncontrollable.
- Uptight: feeling tense or anxious.
- Unnerved: feeling unsettled or disturbed.
- Unsteady: feeling unstable or shaky.
- Uplifted: feeling inspired or encouraged.
- Unsure: feeling uncertain or unsure.
- Vengeful: Desiring revenge or vindication for a perceived wrong.
- Vexed: Annoyed, frustrated, or worried.
- Vibrant: Full of energy and enthusiasm.
- Vigilant: Watchful and alert to danger or trouble.
- Vindictive: Having or showing a strong or unreasoning desire for revenge.
- Vulnerable: Susceptible to physical or emotional harm.
- Wary: Feeling or showing caution about possible dangers or problems.
- Weary: Feeling or showing tiredness, especially as a result of excessive exertion or lack of sleep.
- Wistful: Having or showing a feeling of vague or regretful longing.
- Wonder: A feeling of surprise mingled with admiration, caused by something beautiful, unexpected, unfamiliar, or inexplicable.
- Worried: Anxious or troubled about actual or potential problems. Worthless: Having no real value or use; insignificant and pointless.
- Yearning: A feeling of intense longing for something.
- Youthful: Having the qualities or appearance of youth; vigorous and fresh.
- Yucky: Unpleasant or disgusting to the senses.
- Zealous: Having or showing zeal; enthusiastic.
- Zen: A state of calm attentiveness in which one’s actions are guided by intuition rather than by conscious effort.
- Zestful: Full of energy and enthusiasm.
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