Key 4: Hunger
page 75 in the Starting Over Guide
Hunger is about desire. Not just for food, but for something deeper. In recovery, hunger shows up as a longing for meaning, purpose, connection, and change. Key 4 asks: What do you truly want? Not what numbs the pain. Not what gets you through the day. But what you ache for in your spirit. Hunger becomes holy when it’s pointed in the right direction.
“Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be filled.”
— Matthew 5:6
Reflection Prompts
Take time to write, reflect, or sit with these questions. You can answer privately or share in the comments below.
- What have you been hungry for, underneath the cravings and habits?
- Have you let yourself dream of something better—or have you been in survival mode?
- What do you want your life to feel like in 6 months?
- How can you start turning your hunger into action?
Closing Notes
You don’t need to silence your hunger; you need to understand it. When you listen to your deeper desires, they’ll start to guide you somewhere worth going.
