Bob Bay

Our Real Life - Stories and lessons about addiction and recovery from the pains of life

Bob Bay

  • Lessons learned from AI

Lessons learned from AI

Tuesday 6th February 2024

Bob Bay shares his recovery journey, drawing parallels with the biblical battle of AI. Discover how faith can lead to lasting peace and fulfilment.
15 minutes
Honest
Informative
Hopeful
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Encouraging

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Our Real Life - Stories and lessons about addiction and recovery from the pains of life
Author:
Bob Bay
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Religion & Spirituality
Empowering Recovery Journeys
Navigating Challenges in Recovery
Navigating Intimate Relationships
Creative Recovery Journeys
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Finding True Happiness in Recovery: Lessons from AI

Episode Overview

  • Initial excitement in recovery can be misleading.
  • Pursuing pleasure often masks deeper unmet needs.
  • Biblical stories can offer valuable life lessons.
  • Faith and trust in a higher power are crucial for lasting peace.
  • Personal growth is an ongoing journey.
Everything in life that brings you pleasure is that way. It seems pretty grim, right? Such a bummer.
Bob Bay takes you on a reflective journey through his recovery process, drawing fascinating parallels between his experiences and the biblical story of the battle of AI. In this episode, Bob shares his initial excitement in the early days of sobriety, only to find that true happiness was harder to grasp than he thought. He candidly talks about how the pursuit of pleasure—whether through drugs, alcohol, or other vices—often masks deeper unmet needs.
Bob’s raw honesty provides a comforting reminder that seeking pleasure is a common trap, but one that can be overcome with faith and perseverance. He illustrates this with the story of Aiken from the book of Joshua, who succumbed to temptation and faced dire consequences. This episode isn’t just about the pitfalls; it’s about redemption and learning to trust in a higher power to meet our needs in a healthy way.
Bob’s personal anecdotes about his own struggles and victories make for an engaging and relatable listen. If you’re navigating the ups and downs of recovery, or supporting someone who is, Bob’s insights offer both wisdom and hope. Tune in to hear how surrendering to faith can lead to lasting peace and fulfilment.
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