Discovering Your Unique Higher Power with RAW Recovery
Episode Overview
Your higher power is uniquely personal. Embrace open-mindedness and let go of control. Humour can lighten difficult recovery topics. Community support is vital in recovery. Start small and let your faith grow over time.
Finding a higher power is extremely personal. Be selfish about it. My higher power is mine - you can't have it.
The RAW Recovery Podcast brings a refreshing approach to the challenging journey of alcohol recovery. In this episode, Dion, the host, dives into the concept of finding your higher power. It's a subject that can seem as elusive as trying to catch smoke with your bare hands. Dion explores the idea that everyone’s higher power is uniquely personal, even if it’s something as mundane as a doorknob or as iconic as Batman.
With anecdotes and light-hearted humour, he challenges listeners to consider what their higher power might be, encouraging them to start small and let their faith grow over time. Dion shares his own experiences, from scepticism about religious teachings to embracing a personal higher power that provides strength and guidance. He candidly discusses the importance of having an open mind and letting go of the need to control everything.
The episode is peppered with relatable stories, including Dion's humorous reflections on the difference between Mother's Day and Father's Day, offering a raw and honest perspective on societal norms. Throughout the podcast, Dion emphasises that finding a higher power is a personal journey. He encourages you to explore different paths, whether through AA groups or nature, reminding you that the journey is yours alone. His down-to-earth approach makes complex ideas accessible, leaving you with plenty to ponder.
If you're on a quest to understand your own higher power or simply want to hear some heartfelt stories of recovery, this episode offers both insight and laughter. Why not take a moment to explore what your higher power might be?