growth

Step 12: A Journey into Spiritual Awareness – 439

Spencer and Eric explore Step 12, “Having had a spiritual awakening as the result of these steps, we tried to carry this message to others, and to practice these principles in all our affairs.” We follow the reading on the step from the book How Al-Anon Works for Families and Friends of Alcoholics, interleaving it…

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Lifelong Growth Through Step 10

In 12-step recovery, Step 10 offers a framework for continuous improvement by encouraging individuals to take personal inventory and make amends when necessary. This step signifies the transition from initial recovery to an ongoing, lifelong commitment to spiritual renewal and growth. Understanding Step 10 Spencer and Pat engage in a thoughtful discussion. We recognize that…

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Embracing Risk – 372

How do you embrace risk in your life today? How has this changed in recovery? Why can risk-taking be healthy? Spencer and SA explore these questions and others. “A ship in the harbor is safe—but that’s not what ships are for.” John A. Shedd Social psychology research tells us that at the end of their…

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I didn’t get sober for this shit – Episode 212

What are you discarding from your life in your recovery? What are you keeping? And what do you want to add? I recently found a blog post titled “I didn’t get sober for this shit.“ I related to it in so many ways, and I’ll share a few with you in this episode. I’d love…

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perspective – a meditation

  The tiny seed knew that in order to grow, it needed to be dropped in dirt, covered in darkness, and struggle to reach the light.   I think it is easy to see struggles and difficulties in our lives as troublesome and not want them because they are a source of discomfort. However, I…

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