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Episode 12: Four Elements
Episode 12: Four Elements
Episode 12: Four Elements
Wednesday 10th February 2016
Jerry V shares his unique recovery journey inspired by an Italian opera in Beyond Belief Sobriety's Episode 12. Discover the 'Four Elements of Wretched Old Age'.
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Get the buttons here!Jerry V's Creative Path to Sobriety: The Four Elements
I think my happiness of spirit and the lightness of spirit encourages people to talk to me.
What happens when an Italian opera inspires a recovery journey? In this episode of Beyond Belief Sobriety, Jerry V shares his unique story of finding hope and healing through the 'Four Elements of Wretched Old Age'. Jerry's essay, adapted from the opera, offers a fresh perspective on addiction recovery, blending creativity with profound personal insight. Host John Sheldon sits down with Jerry to unpack the significance of acceptance, empathy, and sadness in the recovery process.
They discuss how feelings of weariness and helplessness often accompany addiction, and how these emotions can be transformed into sources of strength and self-esteem. The conversation also touches on the role of pride in acknowledging one's achievements and the importance of spirituality, meditation, and community support in secular recovery. For anyone struggling with obsessive thoughts or seeking a new way to understand their recovery journey, Jerry's story is both moving and enlightening.
Tune in to hear how the 'Four Elements' can offer guidance and inspiration for your own path to sobriety.