Vernon Layne
Vernon Layne
We Love You Until You Learn To Love Yourself
We Love You Until You Learn To Love Yourself
We Love You Until You Learn To Love Yourself
Monday 23rd January 2023
Vernon Layne shares insights on self-love, community support, and spiritual growth in addiction recovery on 'That Christian in Recovery'.
38 minutes
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Vernon Layne
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Religion & Spirituality
Healing Relationships
Sexual Empowerment & Identity
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Creative Recovery Journeys
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Get the buttons here!Finding Self-Love in Recovery: Vernon Layne's Insights
Recovery is learning to love and accept yourself. What happens in a 12-Step meeting is recovering addicts loving on each other until an addict knows how to love themselves.
Imagine a place where you're surrounded by people who love you until you learn to love yourself. That's what Vernon Layne dives into in this episode of 'That Christian in Recovery'. Drawing from his own battles with addiction, Vernon passionately talks about the crucial role of self-love in the recovery journey. He explains how 12-Step meetings create a nurturing environment where recovering addicts support each other until they can stand on their own two feet emotionally.
These gatherings are more than just meetings; they're lifelines that offer the love and acceptance many addicts desperately need. Vernon also delves into the spiritual aspect of recovery, emphasizing how faith and God's love can fill the voids left by addiction. He encourages listeners to take a fearless moral inventory of themselves, shedding light on their true selves and letting go of fears and character flaws.
But it's not just about getting sober; it's about discovering who you are and living a life that's genuinely fulfilling. One of the standout points Vernon makes is about meeting our natural needs. In addiction, these needs often go unmet, leading to more pain and suffering. Recognizing and addressing these needs in healthy ways is vital for a successful recovery.
Vernon's reflections are authentic and inspiring, offering a message of hope and encouragement for anyone struggling with addiction or seeking greater self-love and acceptance. This episode is a heartfelt reminder that recovery is not just about quitting a substance but about finding peace within yourself and living a life filled with love and purpose.