Randy Mermel
randy@turningpointfilms.com (Randy Mermel)
2020-04-05 Surrender vs Compliance 1
2020-04-05 Surrender vs Compliance 1
2020-04-05 Surrender vs Compliance 1
Sunday 5th April 2020
Join Randy Mermell as he shares his journey of sobriety, emphasizing the power of surrender over compliance for true serenity.
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Mindful Recovery
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Get the buttons here!Surrender vs Compliance: Randy Mermell on Finding True Serenity in Sobriety
Surrender allows me to live in serenity, not calamity. Compliance just makes for more calamity, because what I'm doing in compliance is: I'm keeping score...
Feeling overwhelmed by the chaos of addiction and recovery? Randy Mermell offers a refreshing perspective on how surrendering to a higher power can bring true serenity into your life. In this episode, Randy dives into his personal journey of sobriety, shedding light on the profound difference between compliance and surrender. Compliance often feels like ticking off boxes and keeping score, leading to more stress and turmoil.
Surrender, on the other hand, is about letting go and finding peace through spiritual principles. Randy's approach is grounded in the practical application of the 12 steps, starting each meeting with 20 minutes of meditation to help participants stay present and focused. He emphasizes the importance of breath and mindfulness as tools to remain grounded in the moment.
By sharing his own experiences, Randy highlights how a higher power can play a pivotal role in recovery and finding purpose in life. The episode also delves into the limitations of conscious thinking when it comes to surrendering. Randy discusses the need for humility and the transformative power of being ready to let a higher power remove one's defects of character, as outlined in the sixth step.
He argues that therapy alone is not enough for individuals struggling with alcoholism; without the steps, it merely brings up issues without offering a path forward. Randy's insights are not just theoretical; they are drawn from his own life and 28 years of sobriety. His candid storytelling and practical advice offer hope and inspiration to anyone grappling with addiction or seeking deeper meaning in their lives.
Tune in to this episode for a heartfelt discussion that could very well be the key to unlocking your own serenity.