We hear from a lot of people who are struggling with finding purpose in recovery. That feeling of being lost, of just floating through life, can be frustrating and can even lead to thoughts of drinking again. We know that if you have found your purpose in life, and you’ve found the courage to live out that purpose, maintaining lasting sobriety becomes achievable. So we’ve gathered together a group of folks to share their experiences in finding their purpose, and how it’s looked in their lives. You’ll hear from sober podcast host Michal, sober influencer Gary, and John, is a sober ultra runner. We hope you’re inspired to dig a bit deeper, and take the steps necessary to live out your own purpose.
“The meaning of life is to find your gift. The purpose in life is to give it away.” -Pablo Picasso
In this episode, we talk about…
- Defining our values so that we can more clearly understand our purpose
- Allowing your purpose to evolve with you
- How sobriety provides the clarity necessary to discover your purpose
- Everyone has a gift. To know your gift is to know your purpose – or at least get you pointed in the right direction.
- Purpose is nearly always centered in helping others in some way
- Don’t overcomplicate it! Your purpose is likely something quite simple.
- Finding purpose in recovery means you must first discover your true identity
- Experiment with what works. Keep an open mind and be willing to change directions often.
- What to do if you know your purpose, but you’re too afraid to say it out loud
“I know what my purpose is today. I don’t need to commit to that for eternity.”
Michal is a native New Mexican and passionate animal rescuer who’s struggles with addiction started early in her life. She firmly believes that paths to recovery are as unique and individual as the people who walk them, and that every day sober counts! She’s hosting a new podcast series on sobertownpodcast.com called Early Days which focuses on navigating some of the challenges of early sobriety.
Gary – I’m 28 I started on Percocets at 13 in and out of juvenile facilities I got clean from heroin in 2016 after getting busted and losing my son I come home in 2018 and never looked back I got placement over both of my kids and built a construction business saved my money and built another business which is my food truck and now I live to positively give back and influence troubled and misguided youth
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