Connecting with the Divine: Allen Liles on Step 11 in Recovery
Why practice Step 11? Because it grows your relationship with spiritual power—and that’s what recovery is all about. Conscious contact with our higher power gives us direction, guidance, love, and peace.
Feeling stuck on your recovery journey? Maybe it’s time to deepen your spiritual connection. In this enlightening episode of 'Spirit of Recovery', hosts Rev. Dan Beckett and Rev. Michelle Vargas sit down with Unity minister and author Allen Liles to unpack the practice of Step 11. Liles, who penned 'Sitting With God: Meditating for God’s Divine Guidance', shares how dedicating daily time to meditation transformed his life and recovery process.
He emphasizes that anyone can foster a loving bond with their higher power through consistent spiritual practice. This isn’t about having a special relationship with God, but about being open and receptive to divine guidance. Liles dives into how regular meditation, prayer, and quiet reflection can bring direction, love, and peace into your life. He also touches on the challenges of addiction and how spirituality can be a powerful tool in overcoming them.
If you’re looking to integrate spiritual principles into your daily routine and find deeper meaning in your recovery, this episode offers practical tools and heartfelt wisdom.