Daily Practices for Spiritual Growth in Recovery: The Key to Lasting Sobriety
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Episode Highlights:
- The hosts discuss the importance of daily spiritual practices in maintaining recovery and preventing relapse.
- They compare addicts to high-performance vehicles like Lamborghinis, requiring constant maintenance and tuning.
- Duane shares his morning routine, which includes meditation and exercise to set a positive tone for the day.
- The importance of staying present and practicing gratitude is emphasized as a way to invite abundance into one's life.
- Jason introduces the concept of the "80-20 Principle" and how it can be applied to recovery by focusing on the most impactful actions and thoughts.
- The hosts discuss the power of words and language in recovery, emphasizing the need to use "edifying" language that brings abundance.
- Practical tools for managing negative thoughts are shared, including affirmations and prayers for those who trigger you.
- Duane introduces the practice of nightly inventory, writing down two challenges and one positive aspect each day.
- The importance of surrendering to a higher power and building a relationship with "the power that creates worlds" is discussed.
- The hosts emphasize the need for constant self-reflection and spiritual growth to maintain recovery.
Key Quotes:
- "You can't stay sober today on yesterday's recovery."
- "Where's the only place that God can exist? Right here, right now."
- "As an addict, God help me keep my fucking mouth shut."
Takeaways:
- Establishing daily spiritual practices is crucial for maintaining recovery and preventing relapse.
- Staying present, practicing gratitude, and using positive language can help invite abundance into one's life.
- Regular self-reflection and inventory-taking are important tools for spiritual growth in recovery.
- Building a relationship with a higher power can provide strength and support in the recovery journey.
Call to Action: Tune in to future episodes of "Recovered Addict: A Journey Within" for more insights on navigating the emotional landscapes of addiction and discovering tools for thriving in sobriety.
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