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Sunday, August 10, 2014
Service In Recovery
When we were drinking, we felt afraid and lonely. We craved isolation on the one hand, but on the other hand, we were terrified at how alone in the world we felt. Now, in sobriety, we have learned to let down our guard. Vulnerability and honesty make room for authentic connections with our family and friends, with other people in recovery, with our communities. Building a true network fills us with joy and a new sense of safety in the world. How do we make this good stuff last? How do we keep our fears and our egos from busting up our serenity, especially in a way that threatens our sobriety? The answer is simple: Service! Join us for this episode to find out why service to others is fertile soil where our recovery takes root.
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I enjoyed this show quite a bit. I appreciate too that you all raise that the very idea of service can be as simple as saying a kind word to someone. Thanks so much for your podcast. I listen to it when I am biking and always enjoy the content.
ReplyDeleteOne of the things I enjoy most about your podcast is that, I think, most of you all have 5 years or less of recovery. What I think is so valuable about this is that I recall when I first got sober, I did not want to hear what the folks with 20 years or so of sobriety had to say. To me, that was just almost like a fairy tale. I wanted to know how one could stay sober for one week! On this particular episode I believe your guest said she had 18 months of sobriety - that is something I could relate to early on in recovery.
So, I just wanted to say that I think that is fantastic that you all are making such a firm commitment to this podcast service. I enjoy listening.
Best wishes as you go about your important and meaningful lives.
Thanks for the feedback, Robert! It's so important to my recovery - still
ReplyDeletein it's early stages at 2.5 years - that I try to carry the message and connect with other people in recovery. I'm sure I speak for Amanda and Jean when I say the show and our listeners like you are a gift to our recovery. So, a heartfelt thank you for being with us!