Michael Arnold

Monday State of Mind

Michael Maassel

  • Growth Through Courageous Change

Growth Through Courageous Change

Monday 28th August 2023

Michael Maassel discusses the importance of diverse communities in recovery, embracing change, and unlocking endless growth potential in this episode of 'Monday State of Mind'.
14 minutes
Empowering
Transformative
Inspiring
Hopeful
Informative

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Monday State of Mind
Author:
Michael Arnold
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Categories:
Mindful Recovery
Sexual Empowerment & Identity
Mindfulness & Emotional Wellbeing
Creative Recovery Journeys
Navigating Challenges in Recovery
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The Power of Community: Michael Maassel's Journey of Change and Growth

Episode Overview

  • Acknowledging the need for multiple communities in recovery
  • Embracing change and evolving beyond initial community attachments
  • Valuing diverse communities aligned with personal interests and growth
  • Encouraging honesty, integrity, and openness in community interactions
  • Embracing the endless potential for growth and evolution through varied communities
Your recovery community is a gateway to other communities that allow you to thrive. Choose to look at it that way. Instead of being sad, be grateful for the experience and the knowledge that something else will serve exactly what needs to be served.
Ever felt like you're stuck in a rut, clinging to the familiar even when it no longer serves you? Michael Maassel knows that feeling all too well. In this episode of 'Monday State of Mind,' he opens up about his own path to sobriety and the vital role that various communities have played in his recovery.
Michael shares his experiences with different support groups, from his initial attachment to AA to discovering new communities that better aligned with his evolving interests and needs. He doesn't sugarcoat the tough parts, like the courage it takes to leave behind a community that no longer fits. But he also highlights the incredible growth and transformation that can come from embracing change and seeking out new connections.
This episode is a heartfelt exploration of how diverse communities can feed different areas of your life, offering a fresh perspective on personal growth and the constant evolution of self. If you're ready to rethink your own community ties and explore new possibilities for growth, this episode is a must-listen.