The Ripple Effect: How Helping Others Fuels Your Recovery Journey
If we've harmed anyone, then we resolutely turn our thoughts to someone we can help. So where in the steps does it suggest that I can help me? Nowhere, I admit it, powerlessness in one I'm toast, but I have found that because of my unique experience, I am uniquely empowered to help you.
Ever thought about how lending a hand to someone else could actually be the key to your own recovery? In this episode of 'Position of Neutrality', Joe McDonald dives into the founders of AA's timeless wisdom and how the act of helping others can spark personal growth and healing. Joe unpacks the idea that while the steps may not explicitly state it, turning your focus outward and assisting others can lead to profound changes within yourself.
Joe shares his own experiences and how they've empowered him to support others on their path to sobriety. He delves into the importance of living by a code of love and tolerance, and how practicing these principles in all areas of life can create a ripple effect of positivity. Through watching, asking, discussing, and turning, you can deepen your understanding of the recovery process suggested by AA's founders.
Whether you're just starting out or have been on this journey for a while, this episode offers valuable insights into how helping others can enrich your own life. Tune in to discover how acts of kindness and support can lead to a more fulfilling, sober life.