The Problem of Addiction part 3 of 4The Problem of Addiction part 3 of 4
Recovery Radio Network
Tom B. Jr.
53:08•1 Apr 2010
The Problem of Addiction: Surrendering Self-Will
Episode Overview
- Surrendering self-will is crucial for overcoming addiction.
- Alcoholism involves physical, mental, and spiritual components.
- Believing you can control drinking is a common self-deception.
- Aligning your higher and lower self leads to sanity.
- Recovery often requires recognising a higher power.
“All I had to do was put the man back together, and the whole world fell into place”
Ever had a chat with a duck? Tom B. Jr. kicks off this episode with a quirky tale about conversing with a duck, setting a light-hearted tone before diving into the serious topic of addiction. Tom shares his personal journey through alcoholism, highlighting the physical, mental, and spiritual facets of the disease. He explains how alcoholics often lie to themselves, believing they can control their drinking, only to find themselves in deeper trouble.
Tom emphasises the importance of surrendering self-will to overcome addiction, a concept that might be uncomfortable but is crucial for recovery. Using vivid metaphors, he describes how aligning the higher self (God self) and lower self (ego self) leads to sanity and balance. Tom's story is filled with relatable moments, from the 'little monkey' on his shoulder urging him to drink, to the bottoming out experience where he realised he needed a higher power to survive.
He wraps up with a touching anecdote about a father and son, illustrating how putting oneself back together can make everything else fall into place. This episode is a blend of humour, hard truths, and hopeful insights, making it a must-listen for anyone on the recovery journey or supporting someone who is.
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