SoberQ
SoberQ
PJ – How did we choose our own conception of God?
PJ – How did we choose our own conception of God?
PJ – How did we choose our own conception of God?
Monday 16th May 2022
PJ shares his path to sobriety and how he discovered his own concept of God through spirituality and energy healing.
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Episode Overview
- Finding a personal higher power can aid recovery.
- Spiritual beliefs can evolve over time.
- Reiki offers evidence of a greater power.
- Community and nature can serve as spiritual symbols.
- Keeping an open mind is crucial in spiritual growth.
"What matters is it's something greater than yourself that you can believe in and that you can trust who's got you."
This episode of SoberQ features PJ, who opens up about his journey to sobriety and how he crafted his own understanding of a higher power. Raised in a Christian household in Scotland, PJ's early life was filled with church activities that provided stability amidst the chaos of an alcoholic family environment. However, as a teenager, PJ turned away from religion and embraced atheism, relying solely on scientific reasoning. This rebellious phase marked the beginning of his struggle with alcohol.
As the years passed, PJ's curiosity about spirituality grew, leading him to explore various beliefs and practices, including Reiki—a form of energy healing. Through Reiki, PJ found tangible evidence of a power greater than himself, which became pivotal in his recovery journey. His spiritual exploration eventually led him to Al-Anon and AA, where he learned to substitute traditional concepts of God with personal symbols like trees or the sea.
PJ's story is a testament to the idea that spirituality can be flexible and evolve over time. He encourages listeners to find their own version of a higher power—whether it's nature, energy, or community—that can provide strength and support in times of need. PJ's journey highlights the importance of keeping an open mind and allowing one's beliefs to grow and change.
If you're searching for inspiration on how to shape your own spiritual path in recovery, PJ's experiences offer valuable insights and hope. His candid reflections remind us that the road to sobriety is unique for everyone, and finding peace is an ongoing process.