Randy Mermel
randy@turningpointfilms.com (Randy Mermel)
2021-12-11 Ego Factors part 2
2021-12-11 Ego Factors part 2
2021-12-11 Ego Factors part 2
Tuesday 1st February 2022
Join Randy Mermell as he discusses ego factors, sobriety, and spiritual growth in this insightful episode of 'Love Your Life'.
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Get the buttons here!Ego Factors Part 2: Randy Mermell’s Insights on Sobriety and Spiritual Growth
If I'm in a relationship with a higher power, if I'm allowing a higher power to restore me to sanity, but if I'm not, I am all those things and there's no half measures, and so I have to remember that it's the higher power that restores me to sanity.
Feeling like your ego gets in the way of your personal growth? In this episode of 'Love Your Life', Randy Mermell dives into the tricky terrain of ego factors and their impact on sobriety and spirituality. With 28 years of sobriety under his belt, Randy shares his personal experiences and hard-earned wisdom on how ego can hinder our happiness and progress. He begins with a calming meditation session, reflecting on aligning with a higher power's will and love.
Randy unpacks how the nature of addiction keeps us perpetually unsatisfied, leading to relentless self-talk that fuels the disease. He emphasizes the crucial role of turning to a power greater than ourselves to restore sanity and balance. Through candid anecdotes, Randy discusses how ego can obstruct personal growth and how recognizing this can be a game-changer. He delves into the persistence of infantile qualities into adulthood, offering a clearer perspective on how these traits affect our lives.
Drawing from a psychiatrist’s book and his own life experiences, Randy explores the concept of divine afflatus and its impact on functioning properly. He also touches on avoiding the “second arrow” – those self-inflicted wounds that come from our reactions to life's challenges. The episode wraps up with Randy expressing gratitude for his journey through Alcoholics Anonymous and the progress he’s made by listening to his audience.
Whether you’re on your own path to sobriety or supporting someone else, this episode offers valuable insights and practical advice for navigating the complexities of ego and personal growth.