Just Keep Swimming: The Power of Positive Thinking in Sobriety
Be as a brook. It is safe to drink from a brook because the water is flowing. The rocks that the water flows over act as a filter for freshness. I want my recovered life to be the same. Redirecting our thinking is critical to our recovered life and should be a constant.
Feeling overwhelmed by negative thoughts? In this episode of The Recovery Guy Podcast, Robert Pardon shares how redirecting your thinking can be a game-changer for maintaining sobriety. Drawing from his own recovery journey, Robert talks about the importance of focusing on what is true, honorable, just, pure, lovely, commendable, excellent, and worthy of praise. He explains how these positive thoughts can keep negativity at bay and prevent it from hijacking your day.
Robert also dives into the role of spiritual teachings in recovery, emphasizing that step recovery is inclusive and not tied to any specific denomination. He encourages listeners to draw wisdom from various sources to forge their own path to recovery. With honesty, fairness, and purity as guiding principles, Robert believes we can become individuals that others can trust and rely on.
This episode is packed with practical advice and heartfelt insights that can help you stay on track in your recovery journey. Tune in for an inspiring conversation that could make a real difference in your life.