Awakening Spiritually part 3Awakening Spiritually part 3
Recovery Radio Network
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1:05:57•29 May 2019
Finding Spiritual Awakening in Recovery
Episode Overview
- Enlightenment is described as your natural state of felt oneness with being.
- Overcoming obsessive thinking is key to experiencing a higher power.
- Spiritual growth involves finding silence and space in your mind.
- Service work and maintaining contact with a higher power are crucial in recovery.
- Continual spiritual development helps prevent stagnation in sobriety.
“Enlightenment is your natural state of felt oneness with being.”
In this episode of Recovery Radio Network, listeners are taken on a spiritual journey with insights from the book 'The Power of Now' by Eckhart Tolle. The speaker dives into definitions of enlightenment and being, exploring how these concepts relate to personal recovery and spiritual growth. They discuss how enlightenment is our natural state of felt oneness with being, and how being is the eternal, ever-present life beyond birth and death.
The episode challenges the idea that spiritual awakening is only for those in monastic settings, suggesting instead that it is accessible to everyone, right here and now. The speaker also tackles the question of how to enlarge one's concept and experience of God. They suggest that obsessive and addictive thinking can obstruct this experience and emphasise the importance of finding silence and space to truly connect with a higher power.
There's a candid discussion about how the mind often gets in the way, and how spiritual growth involves disidentifying from compulsive thoughts. Listeners are treated to personal anecdotes about sobriety, including the challenges of feeling stagnant in recovery and the necessity of ongoing spiritual development. The speaker reflects on their own journey, sharing moments of clarity and transformation that have helped them along the way.
They highlight the importance of service work, maintaining contact with a higher power, and continually seeking spiritual growth. This episode offers a blend of practical advice and philosophical musings, making it a must-listen for anyone on a recovery journey. It's not just about staying sober but about finding deeper meaning and connection in life. Tune in to explore these profound themes and discover how you can apply them to your own path.

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