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47:36 This Week in Recovery

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Keywords Step 12, recovery, spiritual awakening, service, honesty, principles, helping others, sobriety, 12-step program, personal experiences Summary In this episode of the Recovered Podcast, the hosts delve into Step 12 of the 12-step recovery program, emphasizing the importance of spiritual awakening and the necessity of carrying the message to others. They discuss personal experiences with recovery, the gradual nature of spiritual change, and the significance of service in maintaining sobriety. The conversation highlights the challenges of living the principles of recovery in everyday life and the tools that help navigate these challenges. The hosts share insights on honesty, self-reflection, and the impact of helping others, ultimately reinforcing the idea that recovery is a continuous journey rather than a destination. Takeaways

• Step 12 emphasizes the importance of carrying the message to others.
• Spiritual awakening is often a gradual process, not a sudden event.
• Service to others is a key component of maintaining sobriety.
• Practicing principles in all affairs is essential for a fulfilling recovery.
• Honesty and self-reflection are crucial in the recovery journey.
• Helping others can lead to personal growth and fulfillment.
• The program encourages a lifestyle change rather than a temporary fix.
• Navigating challenges in recovery requires support and community.
• The obsession to drink can be removed through consistent practice of the steps.
• Recovery is about building a meaningful life beyond addiction.

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Recovery Literature Links (Amazon Affiliate Links):

• The Big Book - Alcoholics Anonymous
• Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions
• Worry Less Now - Co-Host Gigi L.
• Powerless But Not Helpless - Co-Host Buddy C.
• 10 Years Sober - Listener Hannah B.
• When Bad Things Happen to Good People - Harold S. Kushner

Contact

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• Recovered Podcast Website

Titles

• The Journey of Step 12: A Spiritual Awakening
• Carrying the Message: The Heart of Recovery

Sound Bites

• "The obsession to drink has been removed."
• "You don't have to be that way forever."
• "It's a boomerang aspect to the program."

More Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Step 12 02:58 The Importance of Spiritual Awakening 06:01 Carrying the Message: Personal Experiences 09:02 The Role of Service in Recovery 12:01 Practicing Principles in Everyday Life 14:49 Navigating Challenges in Recovery 17:58 The Gradual Nature of Spiritual Awakening 21:04 Honesty and Self-Reflection 24:05 The Impact of Helping Others 26:54 The Struggles of Living the Principles 29:57 Finding a Sponsor and Building Connections 33:02 The Essence of Step 12 36:04 Tools for Navigating Life After Sobriety 39:11 The Boomerang Effect of Recovery 42:05 Final Thoughts on Step 12