February 14, 2025

Alcoholism and Authentic Power

6 minutes

In this episode of The Gary Zukav Podcast, Gary explores the intricate relationship between addiction, personal transformation, and authentic power. Through heartfelt storytelling and deep insights, he reveals that breaking free from alcoholism—or any addiction—is a journey of courage, intention, and self-awareness. Gary emphasizes that while support from others can be helpful, true change must come from within.

Gary delves into the pain that drives addiction, describing it as a reflection of a frightened part of the personality. Overcoming addiction requires not only recognizing this pain but also facing it with courage and an unwavering commitment to change. Using moving examples, he illustrates how aligning with the soul’s purpose allows us to transform feelings of powerlessness and create authentic power.

The path forward lies in cultivating awareness, using your will, and setting your intention. By aligning the personality with the soul, individuals can overcome addiction and step into their authentic selves. The key is understanding that transformation is deeply personal and requires choosing love over fear at every step.

What You’ll Discover in This Episode:

(00:41): Why the power to overcome addiction resides entirely within oneself.

(03:03): A moving story of transformation through courage and intention.

(05:04): How awareness and will are critical to self-transformation.

(06:15): The role of pain in addiction and its connection to authentic power.

(07:45): Why aligning with the soul’s purpose is key to lasting change.

Embrace the Soul Step Challenge: Reflect on any areas in your life where you feel controlled by fear or addiction. Write down the pain or patterns you notice and ask yourself: What frightened part of my personality is driving these behaviors? How can I align with the loving parts of my personality instead? Document your observations in your journal and commit to one small action toward change.

For many the persistent need to cover their pain with their addiction is very real. Learn more from Gary Zukav Here.

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