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Emotional Sobriety: The Next Step in Recovery
Living peacefully with the irreconcilable is at the core of what creates change. Thom and Allen alternately draw upon their own journeys towards acceptance - past and present. Follow us on social media. Podcast Twitter: @EmSobrietyPod Instagram: thomrutledge2 Joe C. Twitter: @Rebellion_Dogs Allen’s book, 12 Essential Insights for Emotional Sobriety: https://www.amazon.com/12-Essential-Insights-Emotional-Sobriety/dp/1955415129/ Thom's book, Embracing Fear: https://www.amazon.com/Embracing-Fear-Turn-Scares-Greatest/dp/0062517759/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr= Join Allen & Thom at our Thursday night, 7pm PST Zoom meeting on Emotional Sobriety and the Steps (login information below): https://zoom.us/j/330149513 Password: 375986 For our ongoing video series on Emotional Sobriety and the 12 Steps, visit our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHEM2-kqLkfp3I4c0jy-X-g Also, please join our “Emotional Sobriety and Recovery” FB Group at the following link: https://www.facebook.com/groups/120450976662519 We’d love to stay in touch in between meetings. We appreciate feedback! Contact Patrick, our producer, at pndirective4@gmail.com for any questions or comments.
51:44•3 Aug 2023
Embracing Life's Contradictions: The Key to Emotional Sobriety
Episode Overview
- Embracing paradoxes as a catalyst for change and growth
- Navigating self-contradictory realities within oneself
- Accepting irreconcilable issues as a fundamental aspect of emotional sobriety
- Learning from setbacks and complexities in the journey to recovery
- Expressing gratitude and cherishing shared experiences amidst upcoming challenges
“The importance of this discussion today is that our life, if the truth be known, is filled with paradox. Paradox is really at the core of what creates change. All change is paradoxical, and accepting a paradox is at the core of what creates change.”
Ever felt like life is one big puzzle of contradictions? In this thought-provoking episode, Allen Berger and Thom Rutledge dive deep into the concept of paradoxes in emotional sobriety. Drawing from their own journeys, they explore how embracing these contradictions can be a powerful catalyst for change and growth. Thom reminisces about a weekend seminar where life's paradoxes were laid bare, revealing truths hidden in seemingly absurd statements.
He talks about the internal battles we face, like admitting powerlessness to regain strength or moving from self-loathing to self-love. Allen shares his struggles with the desire for invulnerability while yearning for intimacy, and the pitfalls of hiding our undesirable traits. They both emphasize that true progress comes from accepting these paradoxes rather than trying to resolve them. The episode also touches on the importance of hindsight, learning from setbacks, and letting go of the illusion of control.
Despite facing upcoming medical treatments, Allen remains positive, expressing gratitude for Thom's support and their shared experiences. The episode wraps up with a heartfelt exchange, underscoring the value of being unapologetically human and authentic in the recovery journey.
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