Helping vs Enabling: Finding Balance with Rev. Rachel Harrison
Episode Overview
Understand the difference between helping and enabling. Focus on your own spiritual growth while supporting others. Offer support without losing yourself in the process. Practice loving detachment to maintain personal wellbeing. Give freely without attaching conditions to your support.
"It's a fine line between a hand up and a hand out."
What makes a recovery story truly inspiring? Rev. Rachel Harrison dives into the delicate balance between helping and enabling in this episode of "Recover Your Soul." She shares personal experiences and insights, highlighting the fine line between offering a hand up and a hand out. Rachel's candid reflections on her own journey with her sons, who have faced addiction, provide a raw and honest look at the struggles many parents face.
Through a mix of spiritual guidance and practical advice, Rachel encourages listeners to explore their own beliefs about support and responsibility. The episode explores how to maintain one's own wellbeing while caring for others, suggesting that true support doesn't mean sacrificing oneself. Rachel's approach is grounded in spiritual growth, urging listeners to focus on their own soul's journey and the power of loving detachment. Listeners will find themselves reflecting on their own relationships and the ways they offer help.
Rachel's message is clear: support should be given freely and without strings attached, ensuring that both giver and receiver are empowered. As she shares stories of her family's struggles and triumphs, you'll be inspired to consider how you can support those you love without losing yourself in the process. So, how do you navigate the complexities of helping versus enabling? This episode offers a compassionate perspective, encouraging you to find peace with loving detachment.
Tune in to discover how you can transform your approach to supporting others while honouring your own path.