Celebrating Birthdays and Re-Birthdays: A Journey of Recovery
Episode Overview
Celebrate both birthdays and 'Re-Birthdays' to mark milestones in life and recovery. Personal anecdotes highlight the significance of memorable birthdays. Choosing sobriety can profoundly impact your life and relationships. Recommitting to faith and recovery is an ongoing process. 'Apricity'—the warmth of the sun in winter—symbolises hope in recovery.
I didn't choose to be born. But I got to choose to be reborn and turn my life over to Christ.
In this heartwarming episode of the Mess It Up Podcast, the Bow Tie Guy is joined by Bev in sunny Hawaii to chat about the significance of birthdays and 'Re-Birthdays'. The duo dives into why celebrating both milestones is essential, particularly in the context of recovery.
They share personal stories about memorable birthdays, with Bev reminiscing about her 16th birthday when she got her first contact lenses, and the Bow Tie Guy recalling his epic 50th birthday celebration at an LA Kings game. But the conversation takes a deeper turn as they discuss 'Re-Birthdays'—the pivotal moments in their recovery journeys and spiritual rebirths. Bev opens up about her recent 'surrender day', highlighting the importance of continually recommitting oneself to recovery and faith.
The Bow Tie Guy shares his own recovery milestone, reflecting on how choosing sobriety has profoundly impacted his life and relationships. The episode is sprinkled with light-hearted banter, making it an engaging listen while tackling serious topics. The hosts also introduce listeners to the delightful word 'apricity', which means the warmth of the sun in winter—a fitting metaphor for the warmth and hope that recovery brings.
Tune in for an episode filled with personal anecdotes, uplifting messages, and a reminder that every step in recovery is worth celebrating.