The Refuge Ministry
The Refuge Ministry
Gratitude And Thankfulness (Episode 3)
Gratitude And Thankfulness (Episode 3)
Gratitude And Thankfulness (Episode 3)
Sunday 7th December 2025
Explore how gratitude and thankfulness play a crucial role in addiction recovery with hosts Wes Thompson and Austin Hill.
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Episode Overview
- Gratitude helps balance life's good and bad moments.
- Pain often leads to self-absorption; gratitude shifts focus outward.
- Acknowledging both pain and support systems is crucial.
- Life is a spectrum; gratitude helps navigate its challenges.
- Gratitude and thankfulness are tools for recovery.
I've learned most deeply going through the tough moments of life.
What secrets to maintaining sobriety can be uncovered? This episode of Relational Recovery, hosted by Wes Thompson and Austin Hill, delves into the transformative power of gratitude and thankfulness. The conversation unfolds with a focus on how recognising both the good and the bad in life can help individuals appreciate the brighter moments while learning from the darker ones.
Wes shares a personal revelation that his most profound lessons came during life's valleys, highlighting the importance of acknowledging pain without letting it consume you. The episode touches on the challenge of practising gratitude when life seems bleak, but also the invaluable role it plays in recovery. Wes and Austin explore how pain can often lead to self-absorption, making it hard to empathise with others.
Yet, by shifting focus from oneself to the positives around, individuals can break free from the cycle of self-sabotage. Listeners are reminded that life is a spectrum of experiences, where good and bad coexist. The hosts encourage embracing gratitude as a tool to navigate life's ups and downs, preparing for those inevitable moments when 'crap hits the fan'. This episode offers a heartfelt exploration of gratitude's role in recovery, making it a must-listen for anyone on a journey towards healing.