Rethinking HappinessRethinking Happiness
From Sobriety To Recovery: An Addiction Recovery Podcast
Ep 113 - Is happiness an emotion, a mood, a state of mind? I have said, many times, that I think seeking happiness is a fool's errand because emotions are fleeting and constantly making it your goal to be happy would require you to always be in the e...
44:47•27 Apr 2021
Rethinking Happiness: Finding Balance in Recovery
“Perhaps what they were really saying is they just wanted to have that mood, that state of mind, that state of being that was happy, right, and that can be seen as contentment.”
Can happiness be more than just a fleeting emotion? In this episode of 'From Sobriety to Recovery', Jesse Mogle challenges the conventional pursuit of happiness. Jesse argues that chasing happiness might be a fool's errand since emotions are temporary. Instead, he invites listeners to consider happiness as a state of mind and a way of being.
Reflecting on his own journey, Jesse shares how he shifted his focus from merely being sober to actively engaging in recovery, emphasizing the importance of self-awareness, managing relationships, and releasing shame through vulnerability. He highlights that true recovery involves healing the trauma and suffering that led to addiction in the first place. By prioritizing sobriety and adopting a positive mindset, Jesse suggests that contentment and a balanced life are within reach.
Tune in for an eye-opening discussion that redefines happiness and offers practical steps for personal growth and self-development in recovery.
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