Kurt Z.'s Path to Inner Peace: Embracing Surrender and Guidance
The genius of 12 step spirituality isn't that it teaches you to surrender but that it exhausts you in the effort of surrendering so you last surrender surrendering and find yourself surrendered... and that's How it Works.
Imagine finding peace after years of struggle. In this episode of the Daily Reflection Podcast, Kurt Z. from Redondo Beach, CA, opens up about his journey through faith, relapse, and ultimate surrender. Initially, Kurt's faith was rooted in fear, leading him down a challenging path. After nineteen years of sobriety, he relapsed but has since found a deeper understanding and now has eleven years of recovery under his belt.
Kurt shares his profound insights on the true essence of 12-step spirituality. He believes that the magic lies not just in teaching surrender but in wearing you out through the process, so you eventually find yourself naturally surrendered. This approach, he explains, brings a lasting inner peace that he never thought possible. Throughout the episode, Kurt emphasizes the importance of guidance in recovery. He talks about how understanding his powerlessness and relying on a higher power transformed his life.
By trusting in God's will, he discovered a life he would have chosen for himself from the beginning. Kurt also reflects on the early days of sobriety, discussing the hurdles he faced and how he found daily reprieve through the Fellowship and the Steps. His story is a testament to the power of sharing experiences and finding strength in community. Tune in to hear Kurt's inspiring journey and learn how surrendering can lead to profound inner security.