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On the wall next to the table I sit at my home group reads a sign “spiritual growth”. I have come to understand this last year since the death of my son to be a period of significant spiritual growth. Growth not in terms of expanding my understanding of my higher power, but rather, a simplification. My studies at seminary pushed me to understand more deeply my higher power. My “schooling” over the last year has been to strip my understanding to the bare necessity.

Our next regularly scheduled podcast is Tuesday July 9, 2013 at 6:30 EDT (-4 GMT)

Monday, we will be talking about positive and negative influences in recovery.  What were yours?

God, I offer myself to Thee- To build with me and to do with me as Thou wilt. Relieve me of the bondage of self, that I may better do Thy will. Take away my difficulties, that victory over them may bear witness to those I would help of Thy Power, Thy Love, and Thy Way of life. May I do Thy will always!

This prayer shows me how my higher power can remove my difficulties.  They are not magically removed in an instant, but rather they are removed through actions that can be seen.  Again, faith without works is dead is the AA mantra.  There is work to be done here.  But what is the motivation for removing difficulties, what is the pay off?  It is for the benefit of others, you see I’m trying to be freed from the bondage of self.

I am called to be a good example to give hope to others who face the difficulties too. I’m not sure I’m “all in” on this one.

I have come to accept that when bad things happen, they have no meaning while they are happening. I believe it is my job to give them meaning, sometimes to make a decision to impose that meaning.

So my story will be one of life, new birth, reconciliation, and not one of death and dispair; a place that is easily fallen into. That is why I need recovery people, so that when the burden is to much, you can help with the load.

Everything is set, so join us for the 12-hour podcast for support of Dawn Farm, a local recovery center. We are doing this fundraising event in honor of our late son Andrew on this weekend which would have been his 27th birthday.

Listen live to the show on your computer!  Just go on over to Listen Live and listen to our show in honor of Andrew and his memory.  We will have guests, interviews, open talks, and so much more.

Call in at 734-288-7510 or email at mark@recoveredcast.com to leave comments or questions. We will also be giving away fabulous prizes for those who make a donation today at recoveredcast.com

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Recovered: #1 Recovery Podcast (TM): 12 Hour Podcast Fundraiser for Dawn Farm: On June 8, 2013, we will stream a 12 hour podcast in an effort to raise awareness and donations for Dawn Farm, a recovery center near Ann …

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