Adina Silvestri
Adina Silvestri
The Gift of Recovery
The Gift of Recovery
The Gift of Recovery
Thursday 27th May 2021
Chris's journey from addiction to spiritual awakening shows the power of a growth mindset in recovery. Listen to 'Atheists in Recovery' now.
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Author:
Adina Silvestri
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Categories:
Sobriety Toolkit
Innovative Treatments & Recovery Paths
Sexual Empowerment & Identity
Creative Recovery Journeys
Body & Mind
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Get the buttons here!Chris's Journey: From Darkness to Spiritual Awakening in Recovery
Chris highlighted the need to stay open and switch from a fixed mindset to more of a growth mindset in recovery.
Ever wondered how someone can find light at the end of a very dark tunnel? In this episode of 'Atheists in Recovery', Chris shares his raw and riveting story of battling addiction and discovering spirituality. Chris’s struggle began with a shaky self-esteem and escalated into a life of court-ordered fellowships, group therapy, and even house arrests. His high school locker? A mini black market for anything he needed to numb his discomfort.
Chris recounts how his initial attempts at sobriety felt forced, a mandate rather than a choice. But everything changed when he hit rock bottom. Desperate and broken, Chris made a heartfelt, albeit profanity-laden, plea to God. That moment marked the beginning of his sobriety journey. Interestingly, Chris didn't find spirituality until he embraced recovery.
He describes his experience at Hazelden, where he realized that while he was working on getting better inside, his addiction was 'doing pushups in the parking lot'. Through running, attending meetings, and daily practices, Chris found that sobriety could actually be enjoyable and fulfilling. This episode is not just about Chris’s past; it’s about his present and future too. He emphasizes the importance of shifting from a fixed mindset to a growth mindset, embracing new behaviors and routines.
For anyone feeling stuck or skeptical about the role of spirituality in recovery, Chris’s story is a testament to the power of openness and change. Tune in to hear how Chris turned his life around and how you might find your own path to recovery, one step at a time.