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Big Book Awakening

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  • 💙 Compassion from Realization (Oliver)

💙 Compassion from Realization (Oliver)

Sunday 17th September 2023

Tune into 'Big Book Awakening' as Oliver shares his journey through the fourth and fifth steps, emphasizing self-compassion and spiritual growth.
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64 minutes
Raw
Honest
Inspiring
Transformative
Empowering

About this podcast

Big Book Awakening
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EastlakeBBA
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Categories:
Sobriety Day by Day
Creative Recovery Journeys
Sexual Empowerment & Identity
Empowering Recovery Journeys
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
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Oliver's Journey: Finding Compassion and Self-Realization in Recovery

Episode Overview

  • Oliver reflects on the profound impact of the fourth step, emphasizing the transformation during the fifth step
  • He shares his struggles with self-compassion, introspection, and the quest for spiritual healing
  • The podcast delves into the complexities of addiction and the path to emotional and spiritual recovery
So I saw that and I felt compassion for me for Oliver, for the guy that looks at me in the mirror. I couldn't look at myself in my eyes for a very long time. I wouldn't cut myself. So I couldn't look at myself in the mirror. I just didn't like that guy. The guy that I hated the most all my life was me. I was an idiot. Until the fifth step. So that's what I have to offer to you today, guys.
Imagine feeling dominated by the world and its people, where the wrongdoings of others have a grip on your life. That's where Oliver found himself before embarking on his recovery journey. In this episode of 'Big Book Awakening', Oliver reads from the Big Book and shares his transformative experience with the fourth and fifth steps of the Twelve Steps program. He opens up about his struggle with self-compassion and how embracing the spiritual aspects of recovery changed his life.
Oliver's candid reflections offer a deep dive into the complexities of addiction and the path to healing, making this episode a must-listen for anyone seeking insight and inspiration on their own journey to sobriety.