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Most everyone has been broken, at one time or another. My goal is to help you put the pieces back together and become whole. “Recovery is a life long process. Recovery is not a destination, recovery is a journey.”-Robert Pardon
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Thursday Jan 27, 2022
Monday Jan 24, 2022
Monday Oct 25, 2021
Monday Oct 25, 2021
One of the most paradoxical concepts I was ever confronted with was the title of today's podcast. When someone would say to me "In order to win I must surrender" it was as if I was speaking to someone in a different language. The furthest thing from my mind was to surrender. People who surrendered did so because they were losing. Despite my impending death, the last thing I would consider was surrender. I came to find out that surrender was my only way out. To admit that I was powerless was my only access to power. If I was going to win then I must surrender. I had to believe that for me to achieve any greatness in life, let alone mediocrity, surrender would become my pathway. To this day I am grateful to have met a group of people that insisted I surrender. If I wanted what they had, surrender was the only way. I saw them as winners and people who had gained power. I was willing to do anything to have what they had and to become what I saw them becoming. Surrender to win was the path I decided. I hope you decide on this path as well.
Wednesday Jun 23, 2021
Wednesday Jun 23, 2021
Recovery is a life long process. Recovery is not a destination, recovery is a journey.
Friday May 28, 2021
Friday May 28, 2021
Today I want to speak with you about a recovery absolute that we can be as confident in as in the air we breathe.
Laura and I just finished watching Season 1 of Perry Mason on HBO. It is a remake of Perry Mason that ran from 1957-66. It is a crime drama set in LA circa 1930s. Emily, a main character, states “A turtle keeps its shell on its back so wherever it is they are home.” The minute I heard this, I thought of my recovery.
My recovery is the shell on my back and wherever I am at I am home. Even Dorothy, in The Wizard of Oz, said, “If I ever go looking for my heart’s desire again, I won’t have to look any further than my own back yard. Because if it isn’t there, I never really lost it, to begin with. There’s no place like home.”
That’s the absolute I am talking about. Once we reconcile our past and build our foundation on the principles of recovery we find the home we have always wanted. It becomes the shell that we live in. No matter where we go we will ALWAYS be home. We are NEVER alone anymore. This is what recovery offers us. So, when you choose what recovery path choose wisely.
Choose a plan that gives you back the power to choose to wear your shell on your back. A path that has a provision to stay recovered for the rest of your life. A path that doesn’t require me to look backward at my past (except when helping someone). When we do this, we can live the absolute that our recovery is a journey for our lifetime.
Here are 3 things I must do to ensure this is true for me.
- Stay grounded in the truth that set me free
- Be open to adding new elements to my plan
- Pray for and assist others along the way
Doing these things will add to the absolute position I decided to take. Thanks for listening and be blessed.
Tuesday May 25, 2021
Tuesday May 25, 2021
When we first arrive in recovery we are questioning many things. We are questioning if we’re making the right decision. We are questioning if this will work for me? We are questioning if we should follow through with the path we decided to try. One of the most exciting things I have ever read is on page 98 of the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous. It reads “Burn it into the consciousness of every man that he can get well regardless of anyone. The only condition is that he trust in God and clean house.”
Being an Exceptional Being is not about being better than others, but rather being the best possible version of others.
Tuesday May 18, 2021
Tuesday May 18, 2021
On today’s show, I have Charlie from The Way Out Podcast. Charlie and I discuss our personal recovery. We dig deep into our common desire to assist others along the way. I hope you enjoy today’s program. If you want to reach out to Charlie you can do so by emailing him. His email address is share@wayoutcast.com. You can also find his podcasts on major podcast channels as The Way Out Podcast.
Friday May 14, 2021
Friday May 14, 2021
This podcast I am focusing on two keywords that have helped shape my recovery over the years. The words are normal and transparent.
Before we adopt or reject a term, let us find out what it means for us and whether it adds to our life. Others may reject it because of their own inadequacies, and they want us co-sign. Do not let others limit who we want to become.
First, normal is often put down as a word or term in the program of recovery. Oftentimes, the word normal could be used because a person wants to resume their drinking or behavior but do so in a way that is not destructive.
For most everyone I have ever met in recovery, this is not only an erroneous suggestion, but also extremely dangerous. Having said that, normal simply means to be average and free from infection.
Transparent simply mean to be seen in a way that others can see what we are about. It also means we are no longer hidden from ourselves or others. Transparent does not imply weakness or vulnerability. Bulletproof glass is a great example of how something can be transparent while maintaining protection.
Find the terms that work for you and help you become a more able version of who you are.
Tuesday May 11, 2021
Tuesday May 11, 2021
This podcast is centered around co-dependency and how addiction is a family disease. Regardless of whether or not the addict seeks help and finds recovery the SO and other family members must. Suzy shares her story of this battle to victory.
Friday May 07, 2021
Friday May 07, 2021
Today we are having a conversation with Corey W of 217 Recovery. Corey is a great advocate of recovery and wellness. Corey has dedicated his time in recovery to help others find what he has found. In sharing his story of hope and wellness he has encouraged others to seek a better way of living. Corey serves his community in various areas and is continuing to look for more opportunities. Please follow Corey and share his content with others
You can reach Corey and his mission by going to www.217recovery.com.