Finding Peace in Sobriety: Randy Mermell's Journey
Episode Overview
Sobriety is an ongoing process that requires dedication. Connecting with a higher power can provide guidance and peace. Daily meditation and reading practices are crucial for maintaining mental health. Alcoholism is a cunning disease that centres in the mind. Support and practical advice are essential for overcoming addiction.
My life, powered by alcoholism, is an unmanageable life. It's my inner life, my thought life.
In this episode of 'Love Your Life, with Randy Mermell', Randy dives deep into the challenges and triumphs of alcoholism recovery. With over 28 years of sobriety, Randy shares his personal journey and the wisdom he's gained from overcoming addictions to alcohol, drugs, cigarettes, and coffee. He opens up about his struggles with low self-esteem and how he found a path to happiness and purpose through sobriety.
Randy's approach is both practical and spiritual, emphasising the importance of connecting with a higher power, whether it's God or another form of spiritual guidance. He leads listeners through a meditation and prayer session, encouraging them to seek inner peace and clarity. Randy also discusses the cunning nature of alcoholism, describing it as a disease that centres in the mind, leading to restless, irritable, and discontented feelings.
He highlights the importance of daily practices, such as reading specific pages from the AA Big Book and engaging in regular meditation, to maintain sobriety and mental health. This episode is a powerful reminder that recovery is an ongoing process that requires dedication and support. Randy's candid reflections and practical advice make this a must-listen for anyone on their own journey to sobriety.