Who Holds the Key?

So oftentimes it happens that we live our lives in chains
That we never even know we have the key

The Eagles- from “I’m Already Gone” 

I was listening to music while cutting the grass the other day, and I heard the old Eagles song, I’m Already Gone. Those of us from a certain generation remember this song fondly. The Eagles were a transformative group who occupy, deservedly, a place in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.  

When I heard again those famous lyrics, as cited above, I knew that there was a psychological truth there. So oftentimes it happens that we live our lives in chains, that we never even know we have the key.

So often, we hold ourselves in chains not formed by others, but by ourselves. I recall hearing some church recovery service testimonies that essentially said, “I met my problem when I looked into the mirror each morning”.

Recognition that we ourselves hold the keys to overcoming our fears and addictions- that these problems are not outside of us- that is the key to recovery and healing. Submission to this, and the recognition that our Higher Power loves us and can sustain us in the program for healing, is the start to recovery and wellness.

So, the Eagles spoke a real truth to us. Glad we can still hear their songs, and even their wisdom even today.   

Prayer: Lord, thank you for truth that comes to us in many different ways, Amen