Michael Stoller
Michael Stoller
#366 Temptation, Addiction, Choice, Power, & Responsibility
#366 Temptation, Addiction, Choice, Power, & Responsibility
#366 Temptation, Addiction, Choice, Power, & Responsibility
Monday 28th April 2025
Explore how embracing temptation can foster growth in addiction recovery with insights from 'The Seat Of The Soul'.
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Episode Overview
- Embrace situations that test your resolve to grow spiritually.
- Avoiding triggers might lead to a bland life without growth.
- Facing temptations can strengthen emotional and spiritual health.
- Sharing one's truth is crucial, despite potential criticism.
- Recovery requires personal reflection and confronting challenges.
"To gain power over anything, I have to put myself in situations that I'm powerless over or have been powerless over in the past."
In episode #366 of 'MY BLUEPRINT: Struggle Towards Emotional Sobriety', host Michael Stoller takes listeners on a candid journey through the complex interplay of temptation, addiction, choice, power, and responsibility. Drawing inspiration from Gary Zukov's 'The Seat Of The Soul', Michael shares his reflections on the importance of facing temptations head-on to foster spiritual growth and emotional sobriety. He challenges conventional wisdom from 12-step programmes that often advise avoiding triggers, advocating instead for embracing situations that test one's resolve.
Michael's personal anecdotes about his struggles with addiction, and the unconventional path he's chosen to confront them, offer a refreshing perspective. His analogy of emotional growth being akin to strengthening muscles in a gym is both humorous and insightful. He explains that just as you lift heavier weights to build physical strength, you must face temptations to grow spiritually and emotionally.
Throughout the episode, Michael explores the idea that avoiding triggers might lead to a bland existence, devoid of true growth. He talks openly about his experiences with 12-step meetings, where he often felt constrained by the fear of triggering others. His belief is that sharing one's truth is essential, even if it means facing criticism or misunderstanding. Michael's honest dialogue encourages listeners to reflect on their own journeys and consider the power dynamics at play in their lives.
His approach may not be for everyone, but it offers a thought-provoking alternative to traditional recovery methods. If you're seeking a fresh take on addiction recovery, and are curious about how embracing temptation can lead to empowerment and growth, this episode is definitely worth a listen.