Step 12: The Journey from Seeking Help to Offering It
Episode Overview
Step 12 is about transitioning from seeking help to offering it. Spiritual awakening is often a gradual process rather than a sudden event. Service and honesty are key components in maintaining sobriety. Carrying the message involves leading by example, not preaching. Helping others can reinforce one's own recovery journey.
"This program allows us to be grateful for those things that we've always had."
What drives someone to seek a life without alcohol? Episode 1453 of the Recovered Podcast takes a deep dive into Step 12 of the 12-step recovery programme. This step is all about transitioning from seeking help to providing it, and it’s a journey that’s more gradual than sudden.
The hosts, Mark, Brandy, Molly, and Matt, explore how a spiritual awakening doesn’t have to be a dramatic event but rather a slow shift in perspective that helps remove the obsession to drink. Listeners will find themselves nodding along as the hosts share personal stories of how service and honesty play crucial roles in maintaining sobriety. It’s not about preaching or professional counselling but leading by example and being there for others.
The episode offers a blend of humour and heartfelt moments, especially when the hosts discuss the importance of applying recovery principles like honesty and humility in everyday life. The discussion also touches on the challenges of staying committed to meetings and how helping others can actually help oneself. With candid anecdotes and a few laughs along the way, this episode is both informative and relatable for anyone on their own recovery journey.
So, what does it mean to live by these principles every day? And how can they transform your life? Tune in to find out how these steps can lead to a fulfilling and sober life. Remember, it’s not just about staying sober; it’s about living a life worth staying sober for.