Mad Dog Recovery
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Joe Hawk Cornhusker Roundup 1992 - part 5
Joe Hawk Cornhusker Roundup 1992 - part 5
Joe Hawk Cornhusker Roundup 1992 - part 5
Thursday 16th April 2020
Joe Hawk shares recovery wisdom at Cornhusker Roundup, exploring peace, discipline, and the transformative power of AA's 12 steps.
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Episode Overview
- Peace isn't tied to financial status; it's about personal serenity.
- Evening reviews are crucial for constructive reflection.
- Discipline in practising AA steps helps maintain spiritual awakening.
- Admission and decision-making are powerful principles in recovery.
- Recovery involves unexpected paths and saying "never" can be limiting.
"My peace is not contingent on income, people, who I'm with, where I'm at, circumstance, or my emotional state."
Joe Hawk takes centre stage at the Cornhusker Roundup in 1992, sharing his journey through recovery with a mix of honesty and humour. This episode is part of a five-part workshop, offering a treasure trove of wisdom for anyone grappling with addiction or supporting someone who is. Joe's candid reflections on peace and money reveal that true contentment doesn't hinge on financial status, but rather on personal serenity.
His insights into the importance of evening reviews and the discipline of the 10th and 11th steps in AA provide listeners with practical tools for staying grounded in the present. Joe doesn't shy away from admitting his struggles with ego and the challenges of maintaining spiritual awakening, reminding us that recovery is a continuous cycle of waking up and falling asleep.
He emphasises the power of admission and decision-making within the 12 steps, illustrating how these principles can lead to profound freedom and growth. Joe's anecdotes about working with others in recovery highlight the transformative impact of fellowship and the joy of witnessing others heal and reunite with their families. With a touch of humour, he recounts his unexpected involvement with treatment centres and penitentiaries, cautioning against saying "never" in AA.
This episode is a heartfelt exploration of what it means to live a life dedicated to helping others while staying true to oneself. Dive into Joe Hawk's story for an inspiring reminder that recovery is a journey worth taking.