12SR: 12 Step Recovery Process
Health & Fitness:Mental Health
12SR: From Bondage to Freedom, The Ego & What Recovery Is All About!
Discover the hidden parallels between spiritual awakening and the journey to overcome addiction in our latest conversation, where we unravel the essence of personal growth beyond the constraints of the ego. Our discussion illuminates how major spiritual and religious traditions—Buddhism, Christianity, and yogic philosophy—intersect with the 12-step program's roadmap to self-liberation. We navigate through these profound teachings, uncovering the universal quest to break free from the 'bondage of self' that so often ensnares us, fostering the transformative growth that is at the heart of true recovery.
Delve into a historical moment that changed the face of addiction treatment as we recount the impactful encounter between Roland Hazard and Carl Jung, spotlighting the potential of spiritual experiences in battling addiction. In this episode, we explore how a fractured self-identity, when confined within the ego's narrow walls, can lead to a downward spiral of suffering. Yet, it is within the spiritual plane that many find their solace and the catalyst for healing, an inspiring testament to the powerful intersection of spirituality and 12-step principles in charting a course to recovery and a life of newfound freedom.
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