In Pardoning, We Are PardonedIn Pardoning, We Are Pardoned
Emotional Sobriety: The Next Step in Recovery
On the journey towards forgiving others, we can’t bypass our grief. Thom, Patrick, and Tom Potash discuss both processing and letting go of grievance, focusing today on our families of origin. One way of looking at forgiveness is as our natural state when we aren’t holding onto old pain. Tom Potash found his earliest inkling of what forgiving his mother could mean for his emotional sobriety in the prayer of St. Francis of Assisi: Lord, make me an instrument of your peace: where there is hatred, let me sow love; where there is injury, pardon; where there is doubt, faith; where there is despair, hope; where there is darkness, light; where there is sadness, joy. O divine Master, grant that I may not so much seek to be consoled as to console, to be understood as to understand, to be loved as to love. For it is in giving that we receive, it is in pardoning that we are pardoned, and it is in dying that we are born to eternal life. To listen to pitches from, Allen, Joe Chisholm, and others from last week’s ICSAA conference in Orlando: aasecular.org Learn more about Joe C., Secular AA and Rebellion Dogs here: https://rebelliondogspublishing.com/ Check out Howard Malitz’ Seasons of Sobriety podcast: https://pod.link/1460539626 Upcoming events with Allen Berger: https://abphd.com/events/ Follow us on social media. Podcast Twitter: @EmSobrietyPod Instagram: thomrutledge2 Joe C. Twitter: @Rebellion_Dogs Friendly Circle Berlin Workshop Group meets every Monday @ 7:30pm (Berlin), 6:30pm (Ireland & UK), 1:30pm EST, 10:30am PST Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/5505019905 Allen’s book, 12 Essential Insights for Emotional Sobriety: https://www.amazon.com/12-Essential-Insights-Emotional-Sobriety/dp/1955415129/ Thom's book, Embracing Fear: https://www.amazon.com/Embracing-Fear-Turn-Scares-Greatest/dp/0062517759/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr= Join Allen & Thom at our Thursday night, 7pm PST Zoom meeting on Emotional Sobriety and the Steps (login information below): https://zoom.us/j/330149513 Password: 375986 For our ongoing workshop video series on Emotional Sobriety and the 12 Steps, visit our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHEM2-kqLkfp3I4c0jy-X-g Also, please join our “Emotional Sobriety and Recovery” FB Gro...
40:21•29 Sept 2024
The Power of Forgiveness in Emotional Sobriety
Episode Overview
- Forgiveness is about releasing old pain rather than a specific act.
- Grieving past hurts is essential for emotional sobriety.
- Unenforceable rules can hinder healing.
- Holding onto anger shapes our identity negatively.
- Letting go leads to a more peaceful state.
“"Forgiveness is our natural state when we're not holding onto old pain."”
Forgiveness isn't always a straightforward path, and in this episode of 'Emotional Sobriety: The Next Step in Recovery', Thom Rutledge, Patrick, and Tom Potash dive into the complex process of letting go of grievances. They focus on the significance of addressing old wounds, particularly those rooted in our families of origin. Tom Potash shares his personal journey of forgiving his mother, inspired by the prayer of St. Francis of Assisi.
He talks about how forgiveness is more about releasing old pain rather than performing a specific act. The conversation highlights the importance of grieving and acknowledging past hurts to achieve emotional sobriety. They also discuss the 'unenforceable rules' we often cling to, which can hinder our progress towards healing. Thom and Patrick share their reflections on how holding onto anger and resentment can shape our identities and how letting go can lead to a more peaceful state of being.
The episode is filled with heartfelt anecdotes and practical advice, making it a must-listen for anyone on the path to emotional recovery. Don't miss out on this candid discussion about the transformative power of forgiveness.
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