Today, on my podcast published internationally (yeah, that’s right!), I talk about the serenity prayer and how when I first started repeating it in early sobriety I had a very shallow understanding of what it was saying. Over time, as I listened to other people in meetings share about how they apply the serenity prayer in their lives, I've learned to pause and make thoughtful decisions about what I can and cannot change. I share about a tacky glass sculpture that I admired from the view of my toilet in early sobriety yet continued to drink. That sculpture had the serenity prayer on it. Despite reciting it over and over again, I didn't understand that my drinking was something that I could change. I didn't have the courage yet. I feel very fortunate that I have had the opportunity to work the steps in my sobriety program and been gift with serenity as a result. I've been gifted with courage. And by now applying the serenity prayer in my life every day I have been gifted wisdom. I always thought during my years of active alcoholism that serenity, courage, and even wisdom could be found at the bottom of my box of Vella Chardonnay. Listen to today’s episode. And, if you feel like you don't have the time, listen on triple speed! However, if you feel like you don't have the time, it's likely this episode will resonate even deeper with you.

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In today’s episode of Recovery Daily Podcast, I discuss how there is no difference between a "slip" and a relapse, and I feel that it’s important to not minimize a relapse by calling it something other than what it is. I share my experiences from early sobriety, when I mistakenly thought I had to endure my emotional pain one day at a time for the rest of my life. I had no clue that the pain itself would lessen as long as I didn’t drink and I worked the steps, attended meetings, and applied the principles in all my affairs. Relapse happens far before we pick up that drink—it begins when we stop participating emotionally, mentally, and spiritually in our recovery program. I explore how maintaining sobriety means taking daily action, not just avoiding alcohol. I discuss how "one day at atime" applies my to stroke recovery as well. Learn how I’ve come to understand the impermanence of emotional pain and how I protect my serenity today by addressing life’s challenges before they take root. Listen wherever you get your podcasts and YouTube! Thank you for listening! Visit me at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠recoverydailypodcast.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or email me at ⁠ rachel@recoverydailypodcast.com⁠⁠.
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In this episode of the Recovery Daily Podcast, I discuss handling fear before sobriety and now in recovery. I used to avoid whatever it was that I was fearful of—hiding and drinking. Today I lean into fear. Immediate action can shorten the duration of discomfort, to return to peace of mind. I discuss the role of prayer and acceptance in my life. By facing fear directly, we don’t allow it to take root and become a lifelong companion that controls our lives.

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