Healing Emotions: Eckhart Tolle's Wisdom Meets 12-Step Recovery
Episode Overview
Explore the connection between Eckhart Tolle's teachings and 12-Step recovery Understand the difference between emotions and feelings Learn the practice of transmuting pain into peace Discover the importance of observing emotions without turning them into thinking Gain insights into the pursuit of emotional sobriety and inner peace
Focus attention on the feeling inside you. Know that it is the pain body, the residual pain. Don't think about it. Don't let the feeling turn into thinking. Don't judge or analyze. Stay present and continue to be the observer of what is happening inside you. Allow the pain to be transmuted into peace. The pain to be transmuted into peace. It works.
Can the teachings of Eckhart Tolle bring a new perspective to 12-Step recovery? In this episode, Father Bill W. and psychologist Dr. Bruce P. from Los Angeles dive into the powerful link between Tolle's 'Power of Now' and the journey to emotional sobriety. Many people, especially those in recovery, struggle with negative emotions like resentment, guilt, and anger. Even Bill Wilson, the co-founder of AA, faced years of depression after getting sober. Dr.
Bruce shares his expertise on how staying present can help us heal these painful emotions. He breaks down the difference between feelings and emotions and explains why it's crucial to observe our emotions without letting them spiral into overthinking. By accessing the power of now, we can transform our pain into peace and find a path to inner calm.
Whether you're in recovery or simply looking for ways to manage your emotions better, this episode offers practical advice and deep insights into finding emotional balance.