Path of the Sober Seeker – Episode 4

Title: Art, Addiction, and the Sacred Pause (with Rich G)

Episode Summary:

In this episode, James talks with Rich G—an airbrush artist and longtime member of AA—about the intersection of creativity, recovery, and spiritual transformation. Rich shares how he uses art to express his inner battles and describes powerful moments of spiritual awakening. They discuss how routine can become a trap, how media shapes our identity, and how recovery gives us the sacred pause most people are missing.

Whether you're new to sobriety, exploring creative healing, or feeling spiritually dry, this episode offers honest insight, lived experience, and practical encouragement.

Topics Discussed:

• Using creativity to confront inner demons
• The danger of comfort and routine in recovery
• How structure can support or stifle growth
• Staying spiritually awake in a media-driven world
• Reflections on Ramadan, fasting, and spiritual discipline
• Quitting smoking and building new habits
• The sacred pause and the gift of conscious contact
• Becoming a stranger to your old self
• Practicing spiritual principles in daily life

Quotes from the Episode:

"When you're too focused on day-to-day survival, there's no energy left for self-improvement."

"Art became a way to trap the demons I battled internally and manifest them outside of me."

"Most of society doesn't have that sacred pause—but recovery gives it to us."

"You're not guaranteed a boat or a house, but you're guaranteed a relationship with your Creator."

Book Recommendations:

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• The Celestine Prophecy by James Redfield
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• Sermon on the Mount by Emmet Fox
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Final Message:

If you’re feeling stuck, spiritually dry, or overwhelmed by routine—start small. Stay present. And please, pick up the phone before you pick up the bottle.

Connect with Path of the Sober Seeker:

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