45. Why A Grateful Addict Never Relapses
45. Why A Grateful Addict Never Relapses

In The Circle

Tommy Rosen explores how gratitude can transform your journey from addiction to a life of freedom and joy.

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35:34•19 Dec 2023

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In The Circle

Tommy Rosen

Join Tommy Rosen – internationally renowned yoga teacher, addiction recovery expert, and founder of Recovery 2.0 – and a global community of people overcoming addiction and thriving in life. On the In The Circle podcast, you’ll hear questions asked and stories told that go far beyond just substance abuse. The insights and answers touch each and every one of us as we struggle with the human condition and find ways forward to healing and freedom. Through deep conversation and thoughtful inquiry, Tommy helps everyone – regardless of their past with addiction – move from recovery, to discovery; to step out of isolation, and into the circle.

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Gratitude: The Key to Breaking Free from Addiction

Episode Overview

Gratitude as a transformative energy in recovery and personal growth
Exploring consciousness and moving beyond craving through yoga and meditation practices
Understanding the levels of consciousness and embracing challenges as opportunities for growth
The power of service and community support in the recovery journey
The impact of gratitude on personal healing and evolution

“How many times have you heard in the rooms of the 12 steps, a grateful addict never relapses? You could just simply say a grateful human being is on the path of discovery. Gratitude is an evolutionary, it's like a fuel for your evolution. You will get where you need to go in this life through the energy of gratitude.”

Ever wondered why gratitude holds such a powerful place in addiction recovery? In this thought-provoking episode of 'In The Circle', Tommy Rosen dives deep into the transformative power of gratitude and its pivotal role in moving beyond addiction. Drawing from his extensive experience in yoga and meditation, Tommy discusses how these practices can help shift from a life shadowed by cravings and compulsions to one filled with light and joy.

He shares insights from spiritual teachings that highlight how impossible it is to truly feel grateful while complaining, and how embracing gratitude can lead to a life of contentment and freedom. This episode isn't just for those battling addiction; it's for anyone looking to evolve from being a passive participant in their life to an active architect of their destiny. Tommy's engaging narrative encourages listeners to stop living from craving to craving and start finding meaning in service and mindfulness.

With heartfelt anecdotes and practical advice, he invites you to join the Recovery 2.0 community, where support and inspiration are always available. Tune in to discover how gratitude can be the cornerstone of your healing journey.

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