
Tom I. of Southern Pines, North Carolina delivers a powerful and deeply spiritual message in this unforgettable talk recorded in Blue Licks, Carlisle, Kentucky on September 21, 2007.
This is Part 3 of a 3-part series, released as part of our ongoing Tom I. Thursdays — a weekly effort to preserve and share the message of one of the most impactful voices in recovery.
“The spiritual life is not a theory. We have to live it.”
Tom I. carries a message that is both direct and deeply transformative — cutting through illusion and bringing recovery back to its spiritual foundation.
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This talk is part of our Tom I. Thursdays series, where we release rare and powerful recordings of Tom I. each week. Shared with permission from family and close friends, these recordings are preserved to continue carrying a message that has changed countless lives.
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