Matt J
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E186: Finding Serenity: The Power of Prayer, Meditation, and Mindfulness
E186: Finding Serenity: The Power of Prayer, Meditation, and Mindfulness
E186: Finding Serenity: The Power of Prayer, Meditation, and Mindfulness
Tuesday 16th July 2024
Discover the transformative power of prayer, meditation, and mindfulness in this episode of Sober Friends with Steve and Matt.
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Episode Overview
- Incorporating prayer and meditation into daily routines can help maintain sobriety.
- Recognising positive forces in life can lead to greater peace and serenity.
- Physical exercise can serve as a form of meditation.
- Support groups play a crucial role in staying grounded.
- Positive thinking and actions can attract good things into your life.
Starting each day with prayer and meditation, even if it's just for a few minutes, can make a world of difference
In this episode of the Sober Friends podcast, Steve and Matt dive into the calming practices of prayer, meditation, and mindfulness. They chat about the importance of recognising the positive forces in our lives and how the 11th Step Prayer, also known as the Prayer of Saint Francis, can be a game-changer. Steve shares his personal experiences with sobriety and the ups and downs of maintaining a spiritual practice.
He opens up about how incorporating prayer and meditation into his daily routine has helped him stay grounded and focused. Steve recounts his journey, including attending a Friday night men's group where he finds support and inspiration. He highlights the significance of starting each day with prayer and meditation, even if it's just for a few minutes.
Matt joins in with anecdotes about how physical exercise, like using the Stairmaster, serves as a form of meditation for him, providing a mental break from daily stressors. The duo also discusses the broader benefits of these practices, not just for sobriety but for overall mental health. They emphasise that whether you call it prayer, meditation, or quiet time, taking a moment to pause can make a world of difference.
They also touch on the idea that what you put out into the universe comes back to you, reinforcing the power of positive thinking and actions. This episode is a must-listen for anyone looking to find peace and serenity in their sobriety journey. It offers practical advice and heartfelt stories that can inspire you to incorporate these practices into your own life.
So, why not give it a listen and see how these simple yet powerful tools can help you on your path to recovery?