POWER of choice Summary In this conversation, Jersey Ed and Buckeye Bambi discuss their experience with screenless Sundays and the power of choice in recovery. They explore the concept of powerlessness and how it can lead to empowerment. They also touch on the importance of working the 12 steps and the potential for growth and helping others. The conversation is light-hearted and filled with humor. In this conversation, Jersey Ed and Buckeye Bambi discuss the power of choice in recovery. They talk about the importance of rational thought and taking actions that align with sobriety. They also explore the concept of happiness and how it is not about constant positivity, but rather finding peace and calm in one's mind. The hosts challenge listeners to ask their loved ones how they can improve their lives and reflect on the power they have but may not be accessing. Overall, the conversation emphasizes the importance of making conscious choices and staying open to growth and learning. Takeaways • Screenless Sundays can be challenging in today's digital age, but it's about cutting back on screen time rather than completely eliminating it. • Powerlessness in addiction can lead to empowerment in recovery, as individuals gain the power of choice and the ability to make rational decisions. • Working the 12 steps is a process that takes time and can lead to personal growth and the ability to help others. • Admitting mistakes and taking responsibility is a sign of empowerment and can improve relationships. • The power of choice allows individuals to create positive change in their lives and put out positivity into the world. The power of choice in recovery allows individuals to make rational decisions and take actions that align with sobriety. • Happiness in recovery is not about constant positivity, but rather finding peace and calm in one's mind. • Asking loved ones how we can improve their lives is a way to practice selflessness and contribute to the well-being of others. • Reflecting on the power we have but may not be accessing can help us make more conscious choices and continue growing in recovery. --------------------------- Podcast Hotline- 800-989-6504 Call anytime (Non-emergency Number) Email- [email protected] Website- www.friendsinrecoverycommunity.org Facebook- Friends in Recovery - A Community of Support The Friends in Recovery Podcast is powered by your Likes, Follows, Subscribes, and Shares! There are many ways to help someone that is suffering from addiction. There are professionals here to help you from staging an intervention to getting counseling as a family member and anything in between. If you or a loved one needs help, reach out to our panel at [email protected]. Inquiries and interested speakers can reach us at [email protected] or call 800-989-6504 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/friendsinrecovery/message