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Recovery Minute - Impossibility of Serenity

Sunday 23rd April 2023

Explore how faith and the Serenity Prayer can make serenity a cornerstone of your recovery journey in this episode of 'Unashamed Recovery's Recovery Minute'.
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Finding Peace: The Journey to Serenity in Recovery

Episode Overview

  • Reflects on the true meaning of serenity and its evolution
  • Emphasises the importance of balance and a realistic outlook in the recovery journey
  • Shares insights on the sequence and significance of the serenity prayer
  • Highlights the work of End It For Good, a non-profit dedicated to harm reduction and advocacy
  • Offers short, encouraging biblical words to support the daily recovery journey
Serenity for me today is simply a clear-eyed and realistic way of seeing the world, accompanied by inner peace and strength, backed by my higher power, Jesus Christ.
Serenity might seem like an impossible dream when you're grappling with addiction and chaos. But in this episode of 'Unashamed Recovery's Recovery Minute', hosts Josh, Drew, and Palmer dive into why serenity is essential and how it becomes attainable through faith and the Serenity Prayer. They discuss how, at the start of recovery, the idea of living in a calm state of mind can feel out of reach.
However, by surrendering control and trusting a higher power, serenity becomes not just possible but a cornerstone of the recovery process. The hosts reflect on their personal journeys, sharing how they learned to accept what they couldn't change, find courage to change what they could, and gain the wisdom to know the difference. This episode isn't just about theory; it's packed with practical advice on applying serenity to everyday life.
Whether you're in recovery or supporting someone who is, you'll find this episode both uplifting and grounding. The episode also highlights the work of End It For Good, a non-profit in Mississippi focused on drug policy and harm reduction, showing that serenity isn't just a personal journey but a community effort. Tune in for a dose of encouragement and practical wisdom to help you navigate the ups and downs of recovery.