Justin B - Step 10 - Meeting 426

In this powerful episode of the Rico 12 podcast, Justin B. delivers a deeply personal and transformative talk on Step 10 of the 12-step program, reframing it not as a 'maintenance' step but as a vital practice of daily growth and spiritual renewal. Drawing from his own journey as a multidisciplinary addict who entered recovery in 2013, Justin uses the vivid metaphor of a 'bucket' to illustrate how our thoughts and emotions shape our identity—filling it with selfishness, fear, and resentment, or with selflessness, love, and honesty. He emphasizes that Step 10 is not a once-a-day review but a minute-by-minute practice of awareness, prayer, immediate discussion with a trusted person, making amends when needed, and turning thoughts toward helping others. Through real-life stories—including moments of failure with his children, a tense work conflict, and a crisis involving his daughter’s seizure—Justin demonstrates how this practice, though challenging, keeps him grounded and prevents relapse. The session concludes with a heartfelt Q&A where he offers practical wisdom on handling emotional triggers, managing codependent relationships, and the importance of the 'sick man’s prayer' to foster compassion. The episode ends with a moving prayer and a call to action, reinforcing the message that recovery is not a destination but a daily, intentional practice of surrender and service.