Finding Strength in Community: Navigating Life's Hurdles with Ashes To Rubies
Our common welfare should come first. Personal progress for the greatest number depends upon unity.
Ever felt like you're carrying the weight of the world on your shoulders? In this episode of 'Ashes To Rubies', the hosts dive into the power of living in community and how it can help us tackle life's challenges. They kick things off with a morning meditation, setting a calm and reflective tone for the discussion. The hosts share their personal journeys, from their love-hate relationship with school to discovering a passion for theology and recovery.
These experiences have shaped their understanding of addiction as a chance for a fresh start, a do-over for those struggling to find their way. As they read from Al-Anon, an AA family group, they explore how traditions safeguard us from the pitfalls of individual dominance and foster equality. This episode emphasizes the importance of unity and collective welfare in overcoming obstacles.
The hosts passionately discuss how Ashes To Rubies brings people together, not just to address drinking and drugging, but to confront all sorts of life challenges. They highlight how shared experiences and mutual support create a strong foundation for personal growth. Wrapping up, the hosts invite listeners to join their LifeLab workshop and weekly connect meetings on Zoom, offering a space to connect, share, and support each other.
Tune in for an inspiring conversation about the power of community and the journey to recovery.