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The 12 Days Of Recovery, Step Six. Hosted By Dion M.
The 12 Days Of Recovery, Step Six. Hosted By Dion M.
The 12 Days Of Recovery, Step Six. Hosted By Dion M.
Wednesday 18th December 2024
Explore the journey of Step Six in recovery, focusing on spirituality, overcoming defects, and striving towards personal growth.
38 minutes
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Recovery Reimagined
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Family Recovery from Addiction
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Episode Overview
- Step Six is about being ready to remove defects of character.
- Spiritual growth is crucial for overcoming personal challenges.
- Recovery involves patience and willingness to improve.
- Personal stories highlight the importance of resilience.
- Striving for perfection aids in achieving sobriety.
This is the step that separates the men from the boys. So declares a well-loved clergyman.
In the latest episode of RAW Recovery, Dion M guides listeners through Step Six of the 12 Days Of Recovery series, emphasizing the importance of readiness to let go of character defects. Dion discusses how spirituality plays a critical role in this journey, arguing that a sincere willingness to change can lead to immense personal growth. This step is often described as the one that separates the children from the adults, highlighting its significance in the recovery process.
Dion shares personal anecdotes, illustrating the challenges faced in daily life and the transformative power of spiritual growth. He recounts a story involving his driver's license suspension due to child support issues, which serves as a practical example of facing and overcoming obstacles in recovery. Despite triggering his PTSD, Dion emphasizes the importance of maintaining composure and gratitude, recognizing the role of a higher power in guiding his actions. The discussion revolves around the idea of perfection in recovery.
Dion points out that while absolute perfection may seem unattainable, the commitment to strive towards it is crucial. He encourages listeners to embrace their spiritual progress, acknowledging the divine intervention that aids in releasing the obsession with alcohol and other defects. Throughout the episode, Dion reflects on the intrinsic human desires and instincts that often lead to character defects, urging listeners to be mindful of these tendencies.
He highlights the necessity of open-mindedness and the readiness to walk towards spiritual and moral perfection, suggesting that patience and continuous effort are key. Listeners are reminded that the journey of recovery is lifelong, requiring consistent reflection and action towards improvement. Dion concludes by encouraging everyone to focus on becoming a better version of themselves, embracing the positive changes that Step Six can bring.