Randy Mermel
randy@turningpointfilms.com (Randy Mermel)
20240724 - SW 11 Compliance blocks Surrender.m4a
20240724 - SW 11 Compliance blocks Surrender.m4a
20240724 - SW 11 Compliance blocks Surrender.m4a
Wednesday 11th December 2024
Randy Mermell shares his journey of sobriety, breaking down the Third Step Prayer, and discussing the importance of surrender over compliance.
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Randy Mermel
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Mindful Recovery
Sexual Empowerment & Identity
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Episode Overview
- Breaking down the Third Step Prayer line by line.
- Understanding how compliance blocks true surrender.
- Randy's personal struggles with addiction and sobriety.
- The role of the 12 Steps in finding peace and purpose.
- Practical advice for recognising and overcoming compliance.
Compliance is a half-hearted surrender. Compliance is going along with to be liked, but not liking it.
In this episode of 'Love Your Life, with Randy Mermell', Randy shares his journey and reflections on alcoholism, sobriety, and the spiritual path to happiness. With over 28 years of sobriety under his belt, Randy dives into the Third Step Prayer, breaking it down line by line, and discusses how compliance can block true surrender. He talks about his personal struggles with addiction and how the 12 Steps have helped him find peace and purpose.
Randy's candid discussion about the mind's unsatisfiable nature and the necessity of a higher power provides a refreshing perspective on sobriety. His humorous anecdotes about everyday challenges, like dealing with rugs at home, add a relatable touch to his profound message. By the end of the episode, you'll feel inspired to examine your own life for areas of compliance and find ways to truly surrender.
Randy's heartfelt sharing and practical advice make this episode a must-listen for anyone on the path to recovery.