Summary In this part of the conversation, the hosts discuss their absence and the changes in their podcast setup. They also mention their sponsor, Tactile Turn, and their love for writing instruments. They talk about attending the Blade Show and the importance of promoting their podcast. They then transition to discussing their recent experiences with teaching and moral inventory in recovery. They emphasize the importance of continuous self-care and working on personal recovery. They also discuss the benefits of journaling and reflect on their own growth and regression. They share stories of helping others in recovery and the impact it has had on their own lives. In this part of the conversation, Shane and Derek discuss the impact of their work in recovery and the importance of being vessels for God's work. They also talk about the benefits of making amends and journaling as part of their daily recovery practice. The conversation then takes a lighthearted turn as they discuss their morning routines and preferences for pens and paper. They close with a reminder to continue doing the things that got them into recovery and to support each other in sharing burdens.   Keywords podcast, absence, changes, sponsor, writing instruments, Blade Show, promotion, teaching, moral inventory, self-care, recovery, journaling, growth, regression, helping others, impact, recovery, impact, God's work, amends, journaling, daily practice, morning routine, pens, paper, support   Takeaways Continuous self-care and working on personal recovery are essential for maintaining sobriety.Journaling can be a helpful tool for reflection and tracking personal growth.Helping others in recovery can have a profound impact on one's own life.Promoting the podcast and reaching a wider audience is important for spreading the message of recovery.Teaching and sharing experiences in recovery can be a powerful way to connect with others and inspire change. The impact of our work in recovery may not always be immediately visible, but it is important to remember that we are vessels for God's work.Making amends and journaling are valuable practices in daily recovery, helping us to reflect on our actions and make positive changes.Having a consistent morning routine, such as journaling and quiet time, can set a positive tone for the day.Finding joy in small things, like using a favorite pen or enjoying a snack, can bring happiness and contentment in recovery.Continuing to do the things that got us into recovery and supporting each other in sharing burdens are essential for maintaining sobriety and growth.   Titles The Changes and AbsenceThe Power of Journaling and Reflection Being Vessels for God's WorkMorning Routines and Small Joys   Chapters 00:00 The Changes and Absence06:32 The Importance of Self-Care in Recovery09:14 The Power of Journaling and Reflection11:11 The Impact of Helping Others in Recovery15:08 Promoting the Podcast and Spreading the Message25:33 Being Vessels for God's Work29:28 The Power of Amends and Journaling30:25 Morning Routines and Small Joys34:36 Continuing the Journey of Recovery   A mainstay of our recovery stories is being completely honest with our support teams but, most importantly, honest with ourselves. How do we do that? The answer is simple: we journal about our experiences, ideas, and goals. If you are anything like us, that means you journal A LOT and take a bunch of notes, so don't you deserve a great writing instrument? We think you do, and so does the sponsor of the Awake and Sober Podcast Tactile Turn.  If you have yet to use a Tactile Turn pen, let's be honest: are you even writing?!?