Laura N – How do we turn our thoughts to someone we can help?Laura N – How do we turn our thoughts to someone we can help?
SoberQ
Laura N My homegroup is Come on Down to Camperdown Thursday’s 7pm Sydney Australia. I got sober at age 35 and have been sober for 8 years
4:08•24 Oct 2020
Laura N's Journey: Turning Thoughts Into Service
Episode Overview
- Turning thoughts to service helps combat selfishness.
- Step 10 involves taking personal inventory and making amends.
- Simple acts of kindness can be powerful in recovery.
- Living in real-time allows clearer observation of thoughts.
- Focusing on others leads to a more meaningful life.
“"Selfishness and self-centeredness are the root of our trouble. The opposite is other-centeredness."”
Laura N brings a refreshing perspective to the table in this episode of SoberQ, where she shares her journey of sobriety and how it has transformed her life into one of service. With eight years of sobriety under her belt, Laura reflects on the importance of Step 10 in Alcoholics Anonymous, which involves taking personal inventory and making amends for any mistakes made.
Laura candidly discusses how she turns her thoughts towards helping others as a means to combat selfishness and self-centeredness. She shares how this shift in focus helps her stay out of the 'bondage of self' and live a fulfilling life. Through personal anecdotes, Laura illustrates how simple acts of kindness—like carrying someone's shopping or opening a door—can be powerful ways to serve others.
Her insights offer a glimpse into the 'fourth dimension' she describes, where living in real-time allows her to observe her thoughts and actions more clearly. Laura's experience highlights the transformative power of service in recovery, offering hope and practical advice for anyone struggling with addiction. Whether you're in recovery or supporting someone who is, Laura's story is a reminder that focusing on others can lead to a more meaningful life.
So why not tune in and find out how you too can turn your thoughts to someone you can help?

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