New Year, New Now: Stop Letting the Past Control TodayNew Year, New Now: Stop Letting the Past Control Today
Recovery Road
New Year, New Now: Stop Letting the Past Control Today
12:02•25 Jan 2021
Living in the Now: Earnie Larsen's Guide to Overcoming the Past
“When we react badly to some everyday criticism, open the trap door in your mind. What is our negative present-day response really about?”
What if you could let go of the past and truly live in the present? In this episode of the 'Recovery Road' podcast, beloved author Earnie Larsen shares wisdom from his book, 'Destination Joy: Moving Beyond Fear, Loss, and Trauma in Recovery'. Larsen dives into how we can bring more love, acceptance, and belonging into our lives by fully inhabiting the present moment—what he calls 'getting in the now'.
He discusses the importance of understanding the 'me' that stands in front of the bathroom mirror each morning and recognizing that resurfacing old issues isn't a failure but an opportunity for deeper recovery. Labels can help identify problems but can also be confusing, and Larsen encourages us to see how our past tries to control our present. By embracing the now, we can break free from unrecognized pain and stop living in a loop of negative thoughts and actions.
This episode is a must-listen for anyone on their recovery journey looking to find joy and abundance in the present moment.
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