John Clark
John Clark
Powerlessness, Surrender and the 12 Step Emergency Room
Powerlessness, Surrender and the 12 Step Emergency Room
Powerlessness, Surrender and the 12 Step Emergency Room
Friday 13th August 2021
Join John Clark in 'Forest Fires' Episode 11 as he explains how the 12 step program serves as a spiritual emergency room for addiction recovery.
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Get the buttons here!The 12 Steps: Your Spiritual Emergency Room for Healing
We have to stop looking at the big book and the basic text or any other-step literature as a bible. Yet we as alcoholics and addicts, we complicate that and we think that we should only identify the bad stuff or that we should cut the entire leg off or we should change our entire life without giving any credit to the good parts of us.
Ever feel like addiction has you in a chokehold? In this episode of 'Forest Fires', John Clark tackles the heavy topics of powerlessness and surrender. He paints a vivid picture of the 12 step program as a spiritual emergency room—a place where you can stop the bleeding and begin the healing process. John warns against overcomplicating the program and reminds us to acknowledge the good parts of ourselves.
It's all about making the next right choice and not being afraid to ask for help when needed. Steps four and five get special attention as John explains their critical role in recovery. He insists that diligence is key to walking this path successfully. And if you ever feel lost, remember, any AA or NA meeting will welcome you back with open arms. This isn't a program of judgment but one of redemption, offering a beautiful life post-addiction.
Tune in to hear John's heartfelt insights and learn how the 12 step program can be your lifeline.