Awareness is the FoundationAwareness is the Foundation
Emotional Sobriety: The Next Step in Recovery
Our awareness is what we use to make contact with the world. The quality of that contact will determine how well we can cope with or adapt to any situation that we’re facing. If our awareness is entirely focused on others instead of ourselves, our contact will be diminished, just as the same is true if the polarity shifts the other way. Our ability to respond to situations will be compromised if our awareness is compromised. Learn more about Joe C., Secular AA and Rebellion Dogs here: https://rebelliondogspublishing.com/ Check out Howard Malitz’ Seasons of Sobriety podcast: https://pod.link/1460539626 Join an ongoing Zoom meeting wherein participants read Bill Schaberg’s 30 Things: Practical Advice for Living Well chapter-by-chapter here: 11.00am East Coast / 4.00pm U.K. ID: 875 319 1947 Password: 2GROWIN Upcoming events with Allen Berger: https://abphd.com/events/ Follow us on social media. Podcast Twitter: @EmSobrietyPod Instagram: thomrutledge2 Joe C. Twitter: @Rebellion_Dogs Friendly Circle Berlin Workshop Group meets every Monday @ 7:30pm (Berlin), 6:30pm (Ireland & UK), 1:30pm EST, 10:30am PST Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/5505019905 Allen’s book, 12 Essential Insights for Emotional Sobriety: https://www.amazon.com/12-Essential-Insights-Emotional-Sobriety/dp/1955415129/ Thom's book, Embracing Fear: https://www.amazon.com/Embracing-Fear-Turn-Scares-Greatest/dp/0062517759/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr= Join Allen & Thom at our Thursday night, 7pm PST Zoom meeting on Emotional Sobriety and the Steps (login information below): https://zoom.us/j/330149513 Password: 375986 For our ongoing workshop video series on Emotional Sobriety and the 12 Steps, visit our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHEM2-kqLkfp3I4c0jy-X-g Also, please join our “Emotional Sobriety and Recovery” FB Group at the following link: https://www.facebook.com/groups/120450976662519 We’d love to stay in touch in between meetings. We appreciate feedback! Contact Patrick, our producer, at pndirective4@gmail.com for any questions or comments.
11:21•24 Jan 2025
Building Emotional Sobriety Through Awareness
Episode Overview
- Awareness impacts your ability to connect with the world and yourself.
- Balanced awareness enhances coping mechanisms.
- Divided attention can lead to emotional turmoil.
- Self-inquiry helps manage expectations and personal growth.
- Feedback is crucial for maintaining balanced awareness.
“If our awareness is entirely focused on others instead of ourselves, our contact will be diminished, just as the same is true if the polarity shifts the other way.”
Imagine being able to navigate life's ups and downs with a clearer mind and stronger emotional foundation. That's the promise of this episode of 'Emotional Sobriety: The Next Step in Recovery', titled 'Awareness is the Foundation'. Hosts Thom Rutledge and Dr. Allen Berger dive into the importance of awareness in our daily lives and its critical role in emotional sobriety.
They discuss how our awareness impacts our ability to connect with the world and ourselves, and how this connection can either enhance or hinder our coping mechanisms. The episode explores the idea that when our awareness is solely focused on others or entirely on ourselves, it diminishes our contact with the world, affecting our responses to situations. Thom and Allen share personal anecdotes and professional insights, making complex concepts relatable and easy to understand.
They use examples like driving a car to illustrate how divided attention can lead to accidents, just as divided awareness can lead to emotional turmoil. The hosts also touch on the significance of feedback and self-inquiry in maintaining a balanced awareness. They highlight the importance of asking ourselves tough questions about our expectations, impact on others, and our faith in our ability to grow.
This episode is packed with practical takeaways that you can apply to your journey towards emotional sobriety. Whether you're in recovery, supporting someone who is, or simply looking to improve your emotional health, this episode offers valuable insights and actionable advice. Tune in for an engaging discussion that blends humour, empathy, and wisdom - perfect for anyone seeking to enhance their emotional well-being.
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