Keeping It Real: The Power of Step 10 in Recovery
Episode Overview
Step 10 focuses on maintaining a spiritual foundation through daily practices. Rigorous honesty and prompt action prevent new wreckage from accumulating. Staying present helps manage complex emotions and align actions with recovery goals. Community support and accountability are crucial for successful Step 10 practice. Newcomers are encouraged to take it easy and remain open-minded.
Step 10 helps me clean up the wreckage of the present.
What drives someone to seek a life without alcohol? In this engaging episode of the Recovered Podcast, the hosts take a deep dive into Step 10 of the 12-step recovery program. This step is all about maintaining the spiritual foundation established in previous steps and transitioning from past-focused amends to present-focused living.
The hosts, Mark, Nathan, Chris, and Tasha, explore how Step 10 serves as a daily practice to prevent new wreckage from piling up by encouraging rigorous honesty and prompt action. Listeners are treated to a lively discussion on the importance of staying present and using Step 10 as a spiritual barometer. The episode highlights how frequent personal inventory can help navigate complex emotions, ensuring that actions align with recovery goals.
The hosts share personal anecdotes and practical strategies for incorporating this step into daily life, emphasising the value of community support and accountability. The episode also touches on the challenges newcomers might face with Step 10, offering advice to take it easy and remain open-minded. With a blend of humour and heartfelt sharing, this episode provides both seasoned members and newcomers with insights into maintaining long-term sobriety.
Whether you're just starting your recovery journey or looking to deepen your practice, this episode offers valuable perspectives on living a sober and meaningful life. So, how does your personal inventory shape your path to sobriety?