Jack Lopez
Jack Lopez
The unseen battle
The unseen battle
The unseen battle
Thursday 24th June 2021
Jack Lopez explores the unseen spiritual battles in addiction recovery and the role of self-help groups like AA and NA in healing.
30 minutes
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Jack Lopez
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Categories:
Sobriety Toolkit
Family Recovery from Addiction
Navigating Intimate Relationships
Recovery from Trauma
Financial Health in Recovery
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Get the buttons here!The Unseen Struggle: Spirituality's Role in Addiction Recovery
You gotta see that there's so much more, so much more, to addiction than what you see on the surface.
Ever felt like there's more to addiction than what meets the eye? In this episode of 'Let's Talk Recovery and Family', Jack Lopez dives deep into the hidden layers of addiction, focusing on the often-overlooked spiritual side of recovery. He opens up a conversation about the inner battles that many face—pain, guilt, and disappointment—that can lead to or exacerbate addiction.
Quoting the Bible, Lopez asks, 'how long must I wrestle with my thoughts and every day have sorrow in my heart?' This sets the stage for a thoughtful discussion on how spirituality can offer a path to healing. Lopez emphasizes that many self-help groups like AA and NA consider spirituality a cornerstone of recovery. He talks about the dangers of self-centeredness that develop over time during addiction and how thinking in spiritual terms can help people overcome this mindset.
However, he acknowledges the challenge for those who struggle to accept help from outside sources, feeling they need to control their lives. Throughout the episode, Lopez highlights that addiction is more than just what you see on the surface. He encourages listeners to explore their spiritual side and understand that feeling guilt is a normal part of the recovery process. Beating oneself up over past mistakes only hinders progress.
Instead, he suggests embracing spirituality as a way to find peace and support. If you're looking for an episode that goes beyond the usual discussions of addiction and delves into its spiritual dimensions, this one's for you. Jack Lopez's insights offer a valuable perspective on how addressing spiritual issues can significantly impact your recovery journey.