#103 Use Your Tools! What Tools?
#103 Use Your Tools! What Tools?

The Gathering With Roger B.

Roger B. explores spiritual tools for recovery, emphasising introspection, meditation, and building a relationship with a higher power through engaging discussions.

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The Gathering With Roger B.

Roger B.

The Gathering’s talks are generally tied to one or more of the 12 Steps, but are always guided by spiritual concepts, principles and ideas common to most faiths. Topics are drawn from a variety of sources: the 12 steps, many of the well-known wisdom texts, science and other teachers that speak to a spiritual solution to life's challenges. About Roger B. Roger has been in recovery for over 43 years and has spent thousands of hours in service, sharing his experience, strength and hope. He has created curriculum for treatment centers, and lead workshops and retreats throughout the United States and Canada. Roger is a certified Spiritual Director, and offers insight into spiritually-based living skills that are relevant to all people – whether in recovery or not. Roger is the first to admit that his long-term sobriety was brought about by the “trial-and-error method.” His experience reveals what has worked, and - perhaps more importantly - what has not worked, but taught him valuable life lessons. Roger B. and The Gathering with Roger B. are not affiliated, or endorsed by any third parties or 12-step programs. The Gathering on Zoom first and Third Wed 7pm CT id 728-200-4166 password 513915

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Finding Strength Within: The Spiritual Tools of Recovery

Episode Overview

True happiness is found within, not outside ourselves.
Spiritual tools like prayer and meditation are essential in recovery.
Building a relationship with a higher power can bring peace.
Community support provides strength and shared experiences.
Overcoming cultural pressures of self-reliance is crucial.

“"The key is not in the grass. It was not lost outside ourselves. It was lost inside ourselves."”

How do people find strength in their journey to sobriety? In this episode of 'The Gathering With Roger B.', Roger takes listeners on a reflective journey into the tools that aid recovery. With over 43 years of sobriety under his belt, Roger shares his insights on the importance of spiritual tools like introspection, prayer, and meditation.

He uses a charming parable about a Sufi master searching for a lost key to illustrate how often we look for happiness in the wrong places. The key, as Roger explains, is not found outside but within ourselves. The episode is packed with rich discussions from a diverse group of participants, each sharing personal stories and insights about their own recovery journeys. From battling resentments to building a relationship with a higher power, the conversations are raw and honest.

One participant shares how they initially struggled with the concept of God but found peace through practice and community support. Roger’s ability to weave humour with deep reflections makes the episode engaging and thought-provoking. His message is clear: true happiness and recovery lie in self-examination and spiritual connection. Are you ready to find your key within? Dive into this episode for an enlightening discussion on the spiritual tools that can guide you through recovery.

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