The Sober Shaman

The Sober Shaman

The Program

Lesson 27: The Fire of Desire

Burning from the Heart or the addiction?

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Randal Lyons
Mar 31, 2026
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Think of the vast amounts of energy that went into acquiring your drug of choice.

Your heart rate quickens, your plans are in order, and all that stands between you and using are a few final steps.

At this moment, our desire to acquire, to get our stuff, was a Fire that burned with a single-minded focus. This close, we’re not going to let anything or anyone stand in our way…

Looking back, we’re not proud of the actions we’ve done and the people we’ve hurt in order to follow though. And now in recovery, what do we desire as much as our old drug of choice? And where will all of this energy go?

It’s easy to say, “On healthy activities” but…

What does our Heart truly want?

Let’s find out…

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