Refuge Recovery World Services
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Group Rep/Q&A Meeting- Aug 2025
Group Rep/Q&A Meeting- Aug 2025
Group Rep/Q&A Meeting- Aug 2025
Friday 5th September 2025
Explore the importance of service in recovery with Refuge Recovery's August 2025 episode. Meditation, mentorship, and community support are key.
61 minutes
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Episode Overview
- Service is crucial for breaking free from selfish tendencies.
- Mindfulness meditation is a foundational practice in recovery.
- Balancing service commitments prevents burnout.
- Mentoring benefits both the mentor and the mentee.
- Compassionate actions extend beyond recovery meetings.
Service isn't optional if you want to recover.
What drives someone to seek a life without alcohol? In this engaging episode of Refuge Recovery, the focus is on service and its vital role in recovery. The host kicks things off with a calming meditation session, grounding participants in mindfulness and kindness towards themselves. Service isn't just a nice-to-have; it's portrayed as a crucial element of the recovery process.
The host candidly discusses the importance of breaking free from self-centeredness by helping others, not just within the recovery community but also in broader social and environmental contexts. There's an emphasis on balancing service commitments, ensuring one doesn't become overwhelmed, yet understanding that service is essential for personal growth and recovery.
Listeners are reminded that the act of mentoring others is not only beneficial for those being helped but also for the mentors themselves, fostering a sense of community and shared progress. A lively Q&A session brings up practical concerns about service commitments, touching on issues like people-pleasing and finding the right balance. The episode encourages participants to push through fears and embrace service as a means to combat selfish tendencies.
This candid discussion is peppered with humour and real-life anecdotes, making it relatable and inspiring. It’s a call to action for anyone in recovery to step up, contribute, and find strength in serving others. What can you do today to help someone else in their journey?