Randy Mermel
randy@turningpointfilms.com (Randy Mermel)
20241116 - SW 9 Recognizing Compliance
20241116 - SW 9 Recognizing Compliance
20241116 - SW 9 Recognizing Compliance
Sunday 17th November 2024
Randy Mermell explores the fine line between compliance and true surrender in sobriety, sharing personal stories and meditative practices for lasting recovery.
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Episode Overview
- Compliance may keep one sober temporarily but often leads to resentment.
- True surrender to a higher power is essential for lasting recovery.
- The Third Step Prayer meditation helps connect with a higher power.
- Living in the present moment is crucial for sobriety.
- Humorous and relatable anecdotes make the serious topic engaging.
Compliance is a half-hearted surrender. It's where I do the thing you ask me to do, but I don't like it.
Randy Mermell, an international coach and speaker, dives deep into the nuances of compliance and surrender in the journey of sobriety. With over 28 years of sobriety under his belt, Randy shares his personal experiences and insights on how compliance can be a double-edged sword. He explains that while compliance may keep one sober temporarily, it often leads to resentment and emotional pain, which can eventually trigger a relapse.
Through his own story of overcoming addictions and low self-esteem, Randy emphasises the importance of true surrender to a higher power for lasting recovery. He guides listeners through a meditative Third Step Prayer, encouraging them to breathe and reflect on each line to truly connect with their higher power.
Randy's candid discussion about the challenges of maintaining sobriety, the constant chatter of an unsatisfied mind, and the importance of living in the present moment offers valuable lessons for anyone on the path to recovery. His humorous and relatable anecdotes make the serious topic of addiction recovery engaging and accessible. If you're looking for an honest and heartfelt discussion on sobriety, this episode is a must-listen.