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Love Your Life, with Randy Mermell
Randy Mermell is an international coach, speaker, and podcaster. Randy helps people live happy and purposeful lives. Drawing from his own experience from 20 years of happy marriage, raising two daughters, and his success as an entrepreneur, he has helped others get through all types of professional and personal challenges, including love, marriage, children, jobs, and finding passion in everything we do. With over 28 years of sobriety, and success in his own life overcoming low self-esteem, addictions to alcohol, drugs, cigarettes, and coffee Randy draws on his real-life experience to lead meditation and recovery retreats internationally.
23:42•12 Aug 2020
Healing Through Amends: Randy Mermell on Step Nine
“If I'm painstaking about this phase of my recovery, my development, I will be amazed. Before I'm halfway through, I'm going to know a new freedom and a new happiness, a new one, not like anyone I've ever known before: total quiet, a total quiet mind, free from the bondage of self.”
Randy Mermell's path to sobriety has been anything but easy, but it's also been deeply rewarding. In this episode, Randy dives into the significance of Step Nine in his journey towards healing and forgiveness. Step Nine is about more than just saying 'sorry'; it's about making genuine amends for the harm caused to others. This step is crucial for anyone looking to achieve true freedom and happiness in their recovery journey.
Randy opens up about his own experiences with Step Nine, sharing how he learned to accept his powerlessness over his mind and sought the help of a higher power to overcome his struggles. He emphasizes that making amends isn't just about apologizing; it's about taking responsibility for one's actions and committing to change. By admitting faults and seeking forgiveness, Randy found he could let go of the guilt and shame that had been holding him back.
Throughout the episode, Randy offers practical advice for those grappling with addiction or other life challenges. He stresses the importance of reflecting on past mistakes and seeking forgiveness as a way to find peace and purpose. His message is clear: no matter how tough the journey, there's always a way forward. By embracing Step Nine, you can find a new sense of peace and start living a truly fulfilling life.
Tune in to hear Randy's heartfelt reflections and gain insights into the transformative power of making amends. Whether you're on your own recovery journey or supporting someone else, this episode offers hope, encouragement, and practical steps towards healing.
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