Matt Stevens

My Sober Addiction

Matt Stevens

  • Co-Creating With Popcorn In A Simulation

Co-Creating With Popcorn In A Simulation

Sunday 30th June 2024

Explore simulation theory and addiction recovery with Matt Stevens. Discover how universal patterns can guide your path to sobriety.
34 minutes
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My Sober Addiction
Author:
Matt Stevens
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Mindful Recovery
Creative Recovery Journeys
Sexual Empowerment & Identity
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Financial Health in Recovery
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Patterns, Simulations, and Sobriety: A Journey with Matt Stevens

Episode Overview

  • Trust in natural laws can guide your recovery process.
  • Setting clear intentions is crucial for achieving sobriety.
  • Patterns in nature suggest a purposeful design.
  • Simulation theory offers a new perspective on existence.
  • Nikola Tesla's experiences highlight tapping into greater knowledge.
You put that bag of popcorn in the microwave with 100% trust that three and a half minutes later, you're going to have a bag of popcorn ready to go.
In this intriguing episode of 'My Sober Addiction', host Matt Stevens takes a deep dive into the concept of simulation theory and its implications for our lives, particularly in the context of addiction recovery. Matt, who is himself in recovery, shares his thoughts on how the universe seems to follow specific patterns, like the Fibonacci sequence, and what that might mean for our existence.
From the spirals of a Nautilus shell to the vast arms of the Milky Way, Matt explores the idea that everything around us is designed with purpose and order, challenging the notion of chaos in nature. Matt also discusses the fascinating idea that we might be living in a simulation, drawing on a panel moderated by Neil deGrasse Tyson where physicists debated this very possibility.
He brings in historical figures like Nikola Tesla, who claimed to receive 'downloads' of information from unknown sources, suggesting that our minds might be tapping into a greater field of knowledge. The episode is peppered with metaphors and analogies that make complex theories more relatable. For instance, Matt compares our trust in natural laws to putting popcorn in a microwave - you don't need to understand how it works to believe that it will.
This analogy serves as a metaphor for trusting the process of recovery and the higher powers at play. Matt's reflections are not just theoretical; he ties them back to practical advice for those in recovery. He emphasises the importance of setting clear intentions and trusting in a higher power to handle what we cannot control. His candidness about his own struggles and triumphs adds a layer of authenticity that makes this episode both engaging and relatable.
If you're curious about how the universe's patterns can inform your journey to sobriety or just enjoy pondering life's big questions, this episode is a must-listen. It's a blend of science, spirituality, and personal growth that offers a fresh perspective on recovery.