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Joe Hawk Cornhusker Roundup 1992 - part 3
Joe Hawk Cornhusker Roundup 1992 - part 3
Joe Hawk Cornhusker Roundup 1992 - part 3
Sunday 12th April 2020
Joe Hawk shares insights on spiritual growth and overcoming self-esteem issues at the Cornhusker Roundup, focusing on the transformative power of the Twelve Steps.
77 minutes
reflective
challenging
transformative
hopeful
introspective
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Episode Overview
- Spiritual growth involves viewing God as a director in one's life.
- Understanding self-esteem through identity as a child of God.
- The importance of completing the Ninth Step in recovery.
- Resentment is a spiritual malady impacting connection to higher power.
- Experiencing transformation during the Fifth Step process.
What more could you ever do to top the realization that I am a child of God to work on your self-esteem?
In this episode of Joe Hawk's Cornhusker Roundup workshop, listeners are invited to delve into an introspective journey of spiritual growth and recovery. Joe Hawk, a seasoned speaker in recovery circles, emphasizes the significance of viewing God as a director in one's life, guiding and shaping decisions. This perspective challenges traditional notions of self-esteem, suggesting that recognizing oneself as a child of God surpasses any worldly achievements in boosting self-worth.
Joe explores the transformative power of the Twelve Steps, specifically focusing on the critical Ninth Step. The Ninth Step involves making amends, which Joe identifies as an ultimate act of surrender and a pivotal moment of spiritual abandonment. This process not only demands courage but also confronts the ego, encouraging individuals to submit to a higher power. A major theme in this workshop is the concept of resentment as a spiritual malady that blocks individuals from accessing divine power.
Joe shares personal anecdotes of writing inventory and identifying fears and resentments, emphasizing the importance of acknowledging these emotions to overcome them. The episode takes listeners through an emotional journey during the Fifth Step, where Joe describes the experience as akin to a transformation or a rebirth. The Fifth Step requires honest admission of one's truths to a trusted individual, which Joe likens to experiencing the death of an old self and the birth of a new, spiritually aligned being.
Overall, Joe Hawk's insights in this episode are both challenging and hopeful, providing practical guidance for those seeking authenticity and spiritual growth through recovery.