The Refuge Ministry
The Refuge Ministry
Engage: Do The Work (Episode 1)
Engage: Do The Work (Episode 1)
Engage: Do The Work (Episode 1)
Wednesday 24th July 2024
Discover why personal effort is crucial for recovery in this engaging episode of Relational Recovery with Wes Thompson and Austin Hill.
7 minutes
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Episode Overview
- Real change requires personal effort.
- Support systems are valuable but can't do the work for you.
- Understanding your own story and triggers is crucial.
- Breaking old habits is necessary for growth.
- Community and external help are essential but secondary to self-responsibility.
We can't control others. So if I'm expecting to get something from someone else in order for me to become what I need to become, that's a problem.
In this episode of Relational Recovery, hosts Wes Thompson and Austin Hill tackle the hard truth that real change demands personal effort. The conversation kicks off with a light-hearted exchange about daily hiccups, but quickly moves into the meat of the discussion: the necessity of doing your own work to achieve personal growth.
They share insights from their experience at The Refuge Ministry, an inpatient rehab centre, emphasising how crucial it is for individuals to take responsibility for their own recovery journey. Wes and Austin highlight that while support systems like counsellors, coaches, and community are invaluable, they can't do the heavy lifting for you. It's a candid reminder that true transformation requires intentionality and effort. The episode underscores the importance of understanding your own story, identifying triggers, and facing past traumas head-on.
The hosts reflect on the challenges faced by those in their ministry, noting that while structured support is beneficial, the ultimate responsibility lies with the individual. They discuss how routines can be both a comfort and a hindrance, and stress the need for breaking old habits to make room for new, healthier ones. By the end of the episode, you'll be reminded that while community and external support are essential, the most significant changes come from within.
This episode is a must-listen for anyone seeking to understand the balance between external help and personal responsibility in the journey towards recovery. Feeling stuck in your recovery journey? Tune in to this episode for a nudge towards taking those vital first steps yourself.