Popsicle Sticks - Recovered 1248
Recovered Podcast
Popsicle Sticks is not really a topic but rather a style of meeting here in Southeast Michigan. Tonight, this show will be presented in the form of a popsicle stick meeting. A popsicle stick meeting is a meeting where we let our higher power determine what we need to share. Here in our virtual studio, we have a can full of popsicle sticks. Each stick has a recovery topic written on it. We will take turns, randomly picking a stick and then sharing on that topic that was chosen. Tonight, we do popsicle sticks 3:25 To skip the intro This week, Todd, Betsy,...
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Fear - Recovered 1246
Recovered Podcast
When people give up abusing alcohol and drugs it does not mean that their trials in life are over. They are still going to have to deal with the ups and downs of life just like everyone else. The only difference will be that they won’t be hiding from reality through substance abuse. One of the things that people in recovery are almost certain to face is fear. It is unavoidable. Those in recovery are no longer interested in hiding from fear. Their focus is on learning to manage it effectively. Fear can be defined as a distressing emotion aroused by impending pain or danger. The trigger for...
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Artubus O Part 5 - Recovered 1251
Recovered Podcast
Arbutus O'N. from Brownwood, TX speaking at Cedar River Roundup in Cedar Rapids, IA - May 5th 2002 For information on the Book "Powerless Not Helpless"
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Artubus O Part 4 - Recovered 1249
Recovered Podcast
Arbutus O'N. from Brownwood, TX speaking at Cedar River Roundup in Cedar Rapids, IA - May 5th 2002 For information on the Book "Powerless Not Helpless"
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Artubus O Part 3 - Recovered 1247
Recovered Podcast
Arbutus O'N. from Brownwood, TX speaking at the 3rd Anniversary Soberfest in Champaign, IL - October 9th 1993 For information on the Book "Powerless Not Helpless"
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Artubus O Part 2 - Recovered 1245
Recovered Podcast
Arbutus O'N. from Brownwood, TX speaking at the 3rd Anniversary Soberfest in Champaign, IL - October 9th 1993 For information on the Book "Powerless Not Helpless"
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The Fellowship - Recovered 1244
Recovered Podcast
Alcoholics Anonymous refers to the fellowship as their group of people dedicated to a 12-step lifestyle which includes meetings and service work. It’s not just about the meetings for them, it’s about the gathering of the people in the meetings. People who are there to support you and who need your support. They will become a valued circle of friendship and fellowship in your recovery. One of the most important benefits of friendship and fellowship in recovery is the positive support you will receive as you work through the challenges you may face after starting your recovery...
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Serenity - Recovered 1242
Recovered Podcast
If you’ve begun your recovery from drugs and alcohol, you’ve already taken the first step toward finding serenity. This is because when you’re in active addiction, your life is filled with chaos and dysfunction – not peace and serenity. During recovery, on the other hand, you’ll learn about inner peace and spiritual healing – and how serenity can help bring you calm as you cope with the ups and downs of life without drugs and/or alcohol. Tonight, we talk about Serenity For information on the Book "Powerless Not Helpless" 3:23 To Skip the Intro This week, Kendra, Karen,...
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Higher Power - Recovered 1240
Recovered Podcast
Do you believe in God? What about a higher power? If you aren’t a religious person, the idea of a higher power being part of your recovery can make you feel hesitant about moving forward. But the truth is, following a higher power in recovery doesn’t have to be based on traditional or structured religion. Still, starting a program of recovery can be difficult if you don’t have a firm understanding of what a higher power is. Finding a higher power in recovery takes faith, and having faith in something can take time and patience. Just like going to your first meeting, belief in a higher...
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Arbutus O Part 1 - Recovered 1238
Recovered Podcast
Alanon Speaker Arbutus O. from Brownwood, TX speaking at "Soberfest" in Urbana, IL - October 14th 1998 For information on the Book "Powerless Not Helpless"
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They say if you live a balanced life, you will feel calm, grounded, clear-headed, and motivated.
Since I’m none of those things, I guess I have some work to do to become more balanced in my life.
Let’s go to you first Cristie, what was it life, what happened and what is it like today?
What was your life balance like before the program?
What was the balance of your life in early recovery?
What is it like now?
Why do you need a balanced life?
What does a balanced life mean to you today?
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balancing physical, spiritual, and psychological
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exercise, prayer, think about relationships (therapy)
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social time, other focus time, family time, alone time
Everyone's balance ratio is different, for example some people don’t have family, so family time is not a factor.
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What areas of your life need the most attention, where do you most likely get out of balance?
There areas in our life that demand more time periodically.
How do you use the program to balance:
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work and leisure
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giving and receiving
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recovery life and family life
There are events in our lives that put everything out of balance.
My life balance is always changing because my life constantly changes. Some reasons for change and to redefine balance:
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relapse
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loss, or gain, of a driver license
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relationship break up/divorce
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death of a loved one
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dating
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loss of job
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marriage
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children
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retirement
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sickness
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a move
Have you experienced any of these changes and how has the program helped coping and then returning to balance?
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what steps
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what prayers
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what slogans
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how has a sponsor helped
What would you say to the new guy about balance?