Daily Practices for Spiritual Growth in Recovery: The Key to Lasting Sobriety

Recovered Addict

Episode Highlights:

1. The hosts discuss the importance of daily spiritual practices in maintaining recovery and preventing relapse.
2. They compare addicts to high-performance vehicles like Lamborghinis, requiring constant maintenance and tuning.
3. Duane shares his morning routine, which includes meditation and exercise to set a positive tone for the day.
4. The importance of staying present and practicing gratitude is emphasized as a way to invite abundance into one's life.
5. Jason introduces the concept of the "80-20 Principle" and how it can be applied to recovery by focusing on the most impactful actions and thoughts.
6. The hosts discuss the power of words and language in recovery, emphasizing the need to use "edifying" language that brings abundance.
7. Practical tools for managing negative thoughts are shared, including affirmations and prayers for those who trigger you.
8. Duane introduces the practice of nightly inventory, writing down two challenges and one positive aspect each day.
9. The importance of surrendering to a higher power and building a relationship with "the power that creates worlds" is discussed.
10. The hosts emphasize the need for constant self-reflection and spiritual growth to maintain recovery.

Key Quotes:

• "You can't stay sober today on yesterday's recovery."
• "Where's the only place that God can exist? Right here, right now."
• "As an addict, God help me keep my fucking mouth shut."

Takeaways:

• Establishing daily spiritual practices is crucial for maintaining recovery and preventing relapse.
• Staying present, practicing gratitude, and using positive language can help invite abundance into one's life.
• Regular self-reflection and inventory-taking are important tools for spiritual growth in recovery.
• Building a relationship with a higher power can provide strength and support in the recovery journey.

Call to Action: Tune in to future episodes of "Recovered Addict: A Journey Within" for more insights on navigating the emotional landscapes of addiction and discovering tools for thriving in sobriety.