
OC024 Chris - Sober 29 years, Cocaine, Alcoholism, Losing Sister and Brother, Depression and Sponsorship
The One Day At A Time Recovery Podcast
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Learning from Mistakes and the Importance of Support System
In this chapter, they discuss the concept of learning from mistakes and the importance of having a support system. They mention a list of rules for being human that states there are no failures, only lessons. They emphasize the need for a change in behavior to indicate that a lesson has been learned. They also talk about how having a sponsor or someone with a clearer perspective can help provide fresh ideas and guidance. They acknowledge that sometimes it takes multiple attempts to fully grasp a lesson and work through similar situations. They conclude by emphasizing the progress made through continuous effort and the idea that there are only spiritual mistakes and consequences, not sins or retribution.
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