Crossroads Recovery Centre
Crossroads Recovery Centre
#44 The Music Lesson
#44 The Music Lesson
#44 The Music Lesson
Friday 25th October 2019
Discover how learning guitar mirrors addiction recovery in this Crossroads Recovery Centre episode. Dedication, commitment, and new skills are key.
30 minutes
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Get the buttons here!Strumming to Sobriety: Lessons from Learning Guitar
Recovery from addiction involves the learning of new skills and it takes commitment, dedication and many, many hours - and there will be parts of it that you will not enjoy.
What do playing guitar and overcoming addiction have in common? Quite a lot, as it turns out. In this episode of the Crossroads Recovery Centre podcast, the host draws a fascinating parallel between mastering the guitar and the journey to sobriety. Carlos Santana once said, 'Most people are prisoners, thinking only about the future or living in the past. They are not in the present, and the present is where everything begins'.
This sentiment sets the stage for a discussion that’s both enlightening and practical. Just like learning to play an instrument, recovery demands dedication, commitment, and plenty of practice. There will be moments of frustration, but also moments of triumph. The host shares their own story of having to re-learn guitar after it became tangled with their old addictive habits.
By taking lessons and getting feedback, they not only improved their guitar skills but also found a new way to channel their energy positively. The episode highlights the importance of seeking support—whether from a sponsor, a coach, or a community—and finding new, healthy activities to replace old, harmful ones. This isn’t just about giving up something; it’s about gaining new skills and perspectives that make life richer and more fulfilling.
Whether you’re in recovery or supporting someone who is, this episode offers practical advice and heartfelt encouragement to keep moving forward. Tune in to hear more about how the strings of a guitar can teach us about the strings of life.