Embracing Gratitude and Honesty in Recovery
Episode Overview
Gratitude helps maintain a positive mindset. Honesty is crucial for growth and maturity. Discipline involves both self-control and training. Personal stories can offer valuable insights. Connecting with others is key in recovery.
A lack of gratitude gives way to a bad attitude.
In this episode of Podcast Recovery, hosts David O. and Eric V. dive into the third part of their series on the 32 Principles of Recovery. This time, they focus on principles 9 to 12, providing a mix of humour, personal anecdotes, and deep reflections. The duo starts by discussing the importance of gratitude, emphasising how a lack of it can lead to a negative mindset.
They share stories about their own struggles with maintaining a grateful attitude and how it has impacted their recovery journeys. Next, they tackle the principle of honesty, stressing its critical role in growth and maturity. They highlight how addiction often hides behind lies and half-truths, making it essential to embrace honesty for true recovery. The episode also touches on discipline, with David sharing an interesting story about his time as the president of a housing cooperative.
The conversation is peppered with light-hearted banter and relatable moments, making it an engaging listen. Whether you're in recovery yourself or supporting someone who is, this episode offers valuable insights and practical advice to help you along the way.