Addiction - a curse or a calling?

What if your addiction wasn't just a "curse," but a profound spiritual crisis—a "spiritual homesickness" searching for a home? What if your addiction is your ultimate calling?In this episode of SOBER.COFFEE, Glenn and Mike dive into the raw, authentic reality of the recovery journey. They reframe the struggle of substance abuse as a misplaced quest, the seeking of wholeness, for a higher-power relationship, as they uncover why so many of us felt "liberated" for a fleeting moment, only to be left in deep isolation.Join us as we explore the "Great Exchange"—stripping away the inefficiencies of regret and remorse to fill up with the efficiency of hope. and purpose  If you are currently in the hell of addiction or seeking a "True North" in your recovery, this conversation offers a powerful message on how to turn your curse into your calling.Key Takeaways:The Spiritual Void: Why addiction is often a searching for a higher-power connection.Capturing Lightning Twice: Understanding the futility of chasing the initial high and finding a redefined Higher Power instead.The Emptying Process: Why you must empty yourself of self to make room for a raw, real life experience.The "Why" vs. the "What": Shifting your mindset from "Why was I like this?" to "What am I now?".Finding Purpose: Discovering your calling at the intersection of abstinence and hope.