In this episode, we talk about faith and how we’ve utilized it to chart a new course in our lives. If you see the word “faith” and cringe, you’re not alone! Some of us know exactly what that means, and some of us feel lost or angry when the word is thrown at us when we enter recovery. We’ve found that most humans, especially addicts, have trouble letting go of fear to make room for new growth which involves venturing into the unknown. During addiction, the goal was clear- to use, which gave us a pretty clear destination as we charted our chaotic path. In recovery, there’s a lot to figure out and we might have no idea where to go! Maybe we start with some guardrails of things that we feel attracted to such as creativity, honesty, connection, or hope.... We discuss how taking positive action has led us to where we are today, and how making small meaningful changes and receiving guidance helps to light our path even when we can’t see it ourselves. Faith, for us, has been knowing that when we are doing things that align with who we want to be, then the rest will figure itself out over time. If we put our foot forward in a meaningful direction, we stand a chance.

Tool References: Connecting the Dots (Toolkit 1), Letting Go of the Outcome (Toolkit 2), One Degree (Toolkit 2)