Winter Solstice Reflection: Love Beyond Words
Episode Overview
Disassociation can lead to creating a 'privately defined universe'. Recovery involves aligning actions with words and feelings. Cultural disconnection contributes to addiction and dysfunction. Love should be expressed through actions, not just feelings. Recovery programs help integrate mind, body, and spirit.
"I knew my parents loved me in terms of a state of feeling... Meanwhile, they're grossly neglecting me."
How do people find strength in their journey to sobriety? The latest episode of the Recovery Crone Podcast, titled 'Winter Solstice Reflection - Love is a Verb', takes listeners on a deep dive into the concept of disassociation and its ties to self-centred behaviours. The host, Recovery Crone, shares a candid exploration of how disassociation can manifest in various forms of addiction, from alcoholism to anorexia, and how it often results in creating a 'privately defined universe'.
Throughout the episode, Recovery Crone reflects on personal experiences with disassociation and narcissism, and how these have impacted relationships and self-perception. She candidly discusses the journey from being disconnected to striving for integrity, where actions align with words and feelings. With a touch of humour and raw honesty, she highlights the importance of recovery programs in bridging the gap between feelings and actions.
Listeners will find this episode both thought-provoking and relatable as it touches on universal themes of love, connection, and personal growth. By examining the disconnection prevalent in Western culture and familial dynamics, Recovery Crone offers insights into how recovery can foster a more integrated way of living. As she contemplates her word for the year—integrity—listeners are left to ponder their own paths towards aligning their inner and outer selves.
In the spirit of the Winter Solstice, this episode encourages reflection on how we express love not just as a feeling, but as an action. Are your actions aligning with your words? Take a moment to consider how you can make love a verb in your own life.