Episode 1041: Thankful For What We Don't Have
Episode 1041: Thankful For What We Don't Have

Take 12 Recovery Radio

THANKFUL FOR WHAT WE DON’T HAVE.  The Montyman and Dion discuss the concept of gratitude, pa...

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Take 12 Recovery Radio is a Twelve Step focused recovery talk and positive music radio broadcast helping to break the stigma of drug and alcohol addiction. Your host is Monty Dale Meyer aka the Monty'man from Albany, Oregon. Shows include a variety of guest and co-host. Celebrities, authors, clinicians, treatment providers, comedians, recovery recording artist and the real life stories of experience, strength and hope from those who have been to the darkest edge of addiction and come through to the light of recovery. LEGAL NOTICE: Take 12 Recovery Radio, Take12Radio.com and our shows are a production of KHLT Recovery Broadcasting and protected by Federal Copyright Laws. Shows may not be altered or used in any other manner without written permission of the owner / KHLT Recovery Broadcasting/Sponsor to Sponsor Publications Copyright © 2004-2021 / P.O. Box 93, Albany, OR 97321

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Gratitude: Thankful For What We Don't Have

Episode Overview

Being thankful for what you don't have can lead to personal growth.
Recognising absence helps transform character defects.
Mental clarity is a key benefit of sobriety.
Community support is vital for recovery.
Gratitude can shift focus from materialism to simplicity.

“Pretty much all my character defects, I'm grateful that I don't, you know, that I'm using them differently now.”

How do people find hope in the darkest times? This episode of Take 12 Recovery Radio, hosted by Monty Dale Meyer and co-host Dion, is all about gratitude. But not just any gratitude—it's about being thankful for what you don't have. The hosts dive into how recognising the absence of certain things can lead to personal growth and transformation. Are you thankful for the things God never gave you?

This intriguing question sets the tone for a conversation that explores mental clarity, the transformation of character defects, and the unique freedom that comes with recovery. The hosts share their personal anecdotes, revealing moments when not having something turned out to be a blessing in disguise. From dodging a life of deceit and manipulation to avoiding the pitfalls of materialism, Monty and Dion shed light on the importance of appreciating life's simpler aspects.

The episode also features a playful true-or-false game and a closing song, 'Thank You' by Justin White, adding a touch of humour and entertainment to the mix. Get ready to rethink gratitude and explore how being thankful for what you don't have can lead to a richer, more fulfilling life. So, what are you thankful for that you don't have?

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