Mind Body Spirit.fm
Mind Body Spirit.fm
It Works If You Work It
It Works If You Work It
It Works If You Work It
Tuesday 23rd April 2024
Rev. Dan Beckett and Rev. Michelle Vargas discuss the importance of doing the work in addiction recovery and share practical advice for moving from complacency to freedom.
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Episode Overview
- Facing past wreckage with guidance leads to real results.
- Suiting up and showing up is essential for progress.
- Emotional pain often indicates what needs to be worked on next.
- Community support and having a sponsor are crucial.
- Doing the stepwork leads to newfound freedom and happiness.
Pain has been a motivator for me in recovery... it was the only way to get out of that pain and create a life worth living
How do you truly achieve the gifts of addiction recovery? In this episode of Spirit of Recovery, titled 'It Works If You Work It', Rev. Dan Beckett and Rev. Michelle Vargas dive into the nitty-gritty of doing the necessary work to move from complacency to freedom. The hosts share their personal experiences, strength, and hope, emphasising that facing the wreckage of the past with the guidance of a trusted advisor is crucial for real results.
They discuss the importance of suiting up and showing up, maintaining rigorous honesty, and the transformative power of stepwork. Michelle's anecdote about pain as a motivator highlights that life often shows us what we need to work on next, usually through emotional pain. Dan shares his journey from complacency to willingness, pointing out that avoiding tasks only led to bigger problems down the road.
They both stress the importance of community, whether it's finding a home group or getting a sponsor, and how being part of a supportive group can make all the difference. The episode wraps up with practical advice on staying committed to the recovery path, reminding you that the effort you put in will pay off in newfound freedom and happiness. Tune in to learn how doing the work can lead to a life worth living.