Listen "Pride: Knowing Its Invisible Barriers to Recovery"
Episode Synopsis
Pride can be a barrier to recovery, whether it be alcoholism, stroke recovery, or mental health issues. It can manifest in various ways, hindering progress and healing.
Pride can lead to defensive behavior as one may try to protect their self-image and avoid admitting they are unable to manage life as it is. Pride might interfere with ones ability admit they need help, seek help, accept the help that is given, and share their fears and anxieties.
To overcome the barriers created by our own pride, we need humility and openness and a focus on personal growth and health, rather than how we are perceived by others or comparing our recovery to that of others. By recognizing the collective wisdom and the experiences of those around us who have walked similar paths, we are more likely to seek and accept the help we need, breaking down the pride that was depriving us of flourishing.
Pride can lead to defensive behavior as one may try to protect their self-image and avoid admitting they are unable to manage life as it is. Pride might interfere with ones ability admit they need help, seek help, accept the help that is given, and share their fears and anxieties.
To overcome the barriers created by our own pride, we need humility and openness and a focus on personal growth and health, rather than how we are perceived by others or comparing our recovery to that of others. By recognizing the collective wisdom and the experiences of those around us who have walked similar paths, we are more likely to seek and accept the help we need, breaking down the pride that was depriving us of flourishing.
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