{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Happiness - Recovered 851","description":"This episode is sponsored by The Recovered Podcast Reception and Live Shows At the 2017 Tri-County Conference atthe Wyndham Garden Hotel in Sterling Heights, Michigan. On Friday, September 29th at 5:45 pm, the Recovered Podcast will be leading a panel discussion on \u201cRecovery and the Digital Age.\u201d  We want to you to be part of the show and add to the discussion. Just go to http:\/\/recoveredcast.com\/tricounty for more information Our cost to participate in this event is about $2000, And we could use your help To support us as we spread this message of hope to the new guy Go over to http:\/\/recoveredcast.com\/donation I have come to know a lot of people in different stages of recovery. Some are happy and doing well and some are not. It\u2019s clear that alcohol and drugs don\u2019t lead to happiness. If you have worked the steps, you have learned that you used drugs and alcohol to cope with unwanted feelings. However, it\u2019s been my experience that the amount of time spent sober doesn\u2019t guarantee happiness and wellness, either. So how do you find a feeling of satisfaction in your life and get over the feeling of depression in recovery? The answer lies within you. Happiness in recovery is not a guarantee. The reality is that everyone is responsible for their own happiness. However, for some, it\u2019s not easy for them to reach it. The path to happiness requires work on our part and doesn\u2019t require a lot of money or worldly success. Let\u2019s go to you first... What was first to mind when you heard happiness was going to be the topic? Why? What is happiness? Can happiness last? Is it guaranteed? What made you happy before program? What made you happy in early recovery? What makes you happy today? What steps help with happiness and why? What slogans help with happiness and why? What prayers help with happiness and why? How do you get happy? How do you take care of yourself? How do you give back? Who are your loved ones that can bring you happiness? What achieved goals gave you happiness? How does forgiving give you happiness? What is the difference between happiness and joy? What os the difference between satisfaction and happiness? What is the difference between serenity and happiness? WE HAVE CALLS Adriana from France https:\/\/www.speakpipe.com\/messages Mike from FLA https:\/\/www.speakpipe.com\/messages Liane Alex from Austin   As you know, The Recovered Podcast is all about the New Guy. Talk to that person, What would you say to the new person about Happiness? ","author_name":"Recovered Podcast","author_url":"http:\/\/recoveredcast.com","html":"