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From Sobriety To Recovery: An Addiction Recovery Podcast
Ep #252 - Events in sobriety may feel, sound, and look much differently than similar experiences from your addiction days. Celebrate these changes. Celebrate the differences because we once prayed for a new life and when it arrives understand there w...
23:43•16 Dec 2023
The Heart of Sobriety: Celebrating Commitments and New Beginnings
Episode Overview
- Jesse shares a personal anecdote about hosting a party, contrasting his past partying days with his current sober lifestyle
- He emphasizes the need to celebrate new experiences and milestones in sobriety and recovery
- Jesse discusses the significance of commitment in achieving personal growth and shares valuable insights on successfully committing to change
- Listeners gain four key principles for making and keeping commitments, focusing on burning desire, clear actions, counting the costs, and acting on commitments rather than feelings
“When you have a burning desire to make a change, that will flame inside of you. Lapse 50 times, get up and do it the 51st time and have clear actions for how you're going to maintain your sobriety.”
Ever wondered how different life events feel when you're sober compared to your days of addiction? Jesse Mogle dives into this very topic, sharing a personal story about hosting a party in his neighborhood. It's a stark contrast to his old partying days, and he reflects on the significance of these new, meaningful moments. In this episode of 'From Sobriety to Recovery', Jesse emphasizes the importance of celebrating the milestones and changes that come with sobriety.
He believes that these new experiences, though different, are worth cherishing because they represent the life you once prayed for. The focus here is on commitment—how it drives personal growth and helps you achieve lasting change. Jesse shares four key principles to help you make and keep commitments: having a burning desire, taking clear actions, understanding the costs, and acting on your commitments rather than fleeting feelings.
If you're looking for inspiration to stay committed to your recovery journey and celebrate your progress, this episode is a must-listen. Jesse's insights are both relatable and actionable, offering a fresh perspective on the power of commitment in sobriety.
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