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Emotional Sobriety - Be Good to Yourself - Mark Beebe
Emotional Sobriety - Be Good to Yourself - Mark Beebe
Emotional Sobriety - Be Good to Yourself - Mark Beebe
Friday 8th November 2024
Mark Beebe explores emotional sobriety and self-care in recovery, highlighting the importance of joy, peace, and serenity over external validation.
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Episode Overview
- Recovery isn't a contest; it's about finding peace and joy.
- Rule 62 advises not to take life too seriously.
- 'Be good to yourself' is crucial advice for emotional sobriety.
- Focus on internal growth rather than external validation.
- Fellowship and participation in meetings are key to healing.
'Being good to yourself in recovery actually means not doing what you've always done.'
In this episode of Recovery At Cokesbury, Mark Beebe dives into the concept of emotional sobriety and what it means to truly be good to yourself. The episode revolves around a story from the book Emotional Sobriety II, highlighting a man who struggles with the idea of self-care amidst his journey through Alcoholics Anonymous (AA).
The recurring advice he receives from a fellow member, Frank, to 'be good to yourself', becomes a central theme that challenges his perception of recovery as a contest to win rather than a path to peace and joy. The episode dissects the protagonist's life, where he excelled in various areas while drinking, only to realise that true success in recovery isn't about accolades but about finding serenity and contentment.
Through engaging anecdotes and relatable scenarios, Mark illustrates how the protagonist's desire to be the 'Chair Master' in AA meetings symbolises his need for validation and accomplishment, even in sobriety. Mark also discusses Rule 62 from the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous, which advises not to take life too seriously. This rule underlines the importance of a light-hearted approach to recovery, emphasising joy, peace, and serenity over rigid discipline and self-denial.
The episode encourages you to shift your focus from external validation to internal growth, suggesting that simply showing up and participating in the fellowship can be profoundly healing. By the end of the episode, you'll be inspired to reconsider your own approach to recovery. Are you chasing after outcomes, or are you embracing the journey towards inner peace?
This episode is a gentle reminder that being good to yourself means letting go of unnecessary stress and finding joy in the small moments. Tune in for a heartfelt discussion that blends wisdom with practical advice, leaving you with much to ponder about your own path to sobriety.