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Recovery is a spiritual process and step three is when the doors of hope, faith, and trust are opened. The essence of step three is turning over your will, getting out of the way, and being restored to reality, honesty, and peace of mind. When working on step three we take a look at how acting on self-will means behaving without any consideration for others, focusing only on what we want and ignoring the needs and feelings of others. While we were busy pursuing these impulses, we mostly left a path of destruction behind us, and we definitely lost touch with our Higher Power. The exact...
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Step 2 - Recovered 1253
Recovered Podcast
Many of us also struggle with the words “power greater than ourselves,” interpreting that language to mean “God” or “organized religion.” However, this is not what that phrase means. Instead, these words typically refer to a mix of things like 12-step recovery groups, supportive friends and family, therapists, therapy groups, etc. For some of us, God and religion enter the mix; for others, not so much. Ultimately, the definition of “power greater than ourselves” depends as much on our personal belief system as anything else. So this step is less about God/religion and...
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Step 1 - Recovered 1252
Recovered Podcast
The first step in 12 step recovery programs involves more than just admitting that there is a problem. It means breaking through the denial that has kept the person locked in their misery. The individual has to accept that they have been beaten by their addiction. The exact wording of this step is: We admitted we were powerless over alcohol – that our lives had become unmanageable. Tonight, we talk about Step 1. 3:25 To skip the intro This week, Nikki, Penny, Jennifer, Rebekah, Bryan, Tonja, Kim, Kendra, Karen, Chris, Tony, Sam, Chris, Falisha, Nicole, Laura, Audrey, Joel, Betsy,...
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Popsicle Sticks - Recovered 1250
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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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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
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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
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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
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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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Creativity can be defined as the ability to generate or recognize ideas, alternatives, or possibilities.
Is it possible to be creative in recovery without having to stimulate your mind with alcohol or drugs?
My Opinion?
Of course it is!
The problem is that you may have to convince your brain of this at first. And that can be a bit of a challenge.
But I want to know what you think.
Let’s go to you matt
what types of creative things are you involved in?
Where you afraid that your art would suffer?
Did you know any creative types in recovery before you came in?
What was it like when you first came into recovery and you were new?
Did your creativity suffer?
Did recovery take time away from your art?
What about fuzzy thinking in early recovery, how did that affect you?
What about PAWS? Did you suffer from Post Acute Withdrawl Symptom?
What were some of your experiences?
What were your fears?
How did others in the field react to your sobriety?
Did you have support from fellow sober artists?
Did you have to give up some relationships?
WE HAVE CALLS!
Liz Lemmon - Creative
Josh k - Creativity
Alex from Austin
What about now, what has happened to your creativity now that you are sober?
What about relationships now?
How do you work a program about your artistic endeavours?
What do you do now to increase your creativity?
What kinds of creative things are you involved in?
What was it like before recovery?
How did your disease affect your art as it progressed?
Did you consider recovery before you came in?
What were some of the fears you had regarding recovery?
Talk to the new guy who is afraid of what sobriety may mean to his art. What words of encouragement do you have?
http://alcoholrehab.com/addiction-recovery/increased-creativity-in-recovery/
http://www.spiritualriver.com/stimulate-creativity-recovery-without-using-drugs-alcohol/