Breaking Free: Understanding Freedom in Recovery with Ashes To Rubies
The freedom that I've found is actually that I don't have to think everything through. There's a freedom in just letting it go... And as I do that it becomes more easy. It becomes a lot more easier. It becomes a lot more natural is the word that I was looking for. That's the rhythm.
What does true freedom in recovery really mean? In this episode of the Ashes To Rubies podcast, hosts John Rui and Vicky dive deep into this question. They discuss how addiction can feel like a form of enslavement, where fear acts as a relentless taskmaster. Addiction might offer a fleeting sense of purpose or joy, but it often traps individuals in a vicious cycle of control and conflict.
John and Vicky talk about the promises of recovery, emphasizing that real freedom comes from surrendering control and stopping the constant battles with everything and everyone around us. They also touch on emotional sobriety, explaining how constantly nitpicking and seeking out things to be upset about can indicate unresolved inner issues. The hosts suggest meditating on the idea of letting go and immersing oneself in a higher power to find peace and freedom.
The episode wraps up with an invitation to join their weekly LifeLab workshop and speaker meeting, offering a space to explore topics like addiction, fear, and finding serenity. Tune in to this thought-provoking episode and discover new perspectives on achieving freedom in recovery.