Finding Joy in Recovery: Embracing Gratitude and Growth
Episode Overview
Recognise what recovery gives back, despite what addiction has taken. Use gratitude journals to focus on positive aspects of life. Find joy in everyday moments and simple pleasures. Embrace personal growth as a key part of the recovery journey. Seek meaningful connections and support from others.
You need to make your life's focus beyond meaning, making things meaningful. Then the happiness or the joy that you're seeking is the natural byproduct of living a meaningful life.
In this episode of The 12th Step Podcast, hosts Gary, Mike, and Daniel tackle an email from a listener named Harold who is grappling with the challenge of finding joy during his recovery journey. Harold's heartfelt message sets the stage for a deep and relatable discussion about the ups and downs of addiction recovery.
The hosts share their own experiences and practical advice on how to embrace gratitude, find personal growth, and uncover moments of joy even when the path feels tough. They highlight the importance of recognising what recovery gives back, despite what addiction has taken away. From the power of gratitude journals to the simple joys found in everyday moments, this episode is packed with uplifting and actionable insights.
Whether you're in recovery yourself or supporting someone who is, you'll find this conversation both inspiring and encouraging. So, why not tune in and see how these insights might just change your perspective on your own journey?