Awareness: Naomi C's Journey from Brokenness to Connection
Episode Overview
Awareness is key to recovery. Regular inventory helps identify motives and behaviours. Prayer and meditation strengthen connection with a higher power. Humour can be found even in challenging times. The AA community provides crucial support.
I came in here asleep to life, asleep to myself, asleep to God.
In this episode of Sobercast, Naomi C from Sheffield shares her powerful journey on the topic of Awareness during the Spiritual Cartel zoom meeting. Naomi, a grateful recovered addict, opens up about her struggles and the transformative power of the AA steps. She talks about how she walked into the rooms completely broken and unaware of her own role in her problems.
Through regular inventory and the guidance of an amazing woman who took her through the steps, Naomi woke up to the reality of her motives, intentions, and behaviours. She realised that her perception of life and herself was distorted and that she needed to connect with a higher power to truly live. Naomi's story is filled with raw honesty as she describes how she was once disconnected from everything but death itself.
She highlights the importance of prayer and meditation in her recovery, sharing how these practices help her stay connected to a power greater than herself. Her anecdotes about finding humour and purpose in everyday moments add a touch of lightness to her profound message. This episode is a testament to the power of awareness and the life-changing impact of the AA program. Naomi's journey is both inspiring and relatable, offering hope to anyone struggling with addiction.
Tune in to hear her heartfelt story and gain insights into the transformative process of becoming aware.