Del Bacon

The Recovery Atheist

Del Bacon

  • Expectations | TRA Entertainment

Expectations | TRA Entertainment

Saturday 31st October 2020

Join Del Bacon as he explores managing expectations in recovery without a higher power. Discover empathy, self-reflection, and finding joy in the present.
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43 minutes
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The Recovery Atheist
Author:
Del Bacon
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Religion & Spirituality
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Creative Recovery Journeys
Financial Health in Recovery
Empowering Recovery Journeys
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Expectations in Recovery: A Secular Perspective with The Recovery Atheist

We want to force a certain thing that we want in our lives to happen, and when they don't happen, we get really frustrated and upset, and it blocks us from the happiness and the joy that we can have in life and just enjoying what we have in the moment.
What happens when you strip away the higher power from the recovery process? In this episode, The Recovery Atheist, Del Bacon, dives into managing expectations without leaning on spiritual beliefs. Del opens up about his own journey, sharing how he navigates recovery as an atheist. He offers practical alternatives to the traditional higher power concept, making it relatable for anyone on a similar path. The conversation touches on the importance of empathy and self-reflection.
By putting ourselves in others' shoes and taking a hard look at our own actions, we can better manage our expectations and reduce frustration. Del also emphasizes finding joy in the present moment rather than being consumed by future desires. His insights into self-love and dignity through recovery are both heartfelt and practical. This episode is perfect for anyone struggling with expectations in their recovery journey, regardless of their religious beliefs.
Tune in to hear Del's unique take on finding contentment and self-worth without a higher power.