ARC Daily Connect Newsletter—November 22, 2025

Welcome to the ARC Daily Connect. We're so glad you're here!

Thoughts for the Day—Life Without the Heavy Thought

Amira carried the thought “I’m too much.” It shaped her conversations, her choices, even the way she moved through a room. Then she asked herself who she’d be without it.

Without the thought, she saw herself speaking freely, moving with ease, and connecting openly. The difference was profound. For the first time, she realized the thought wasn’t describing her — it was limiting her.

Neuroscience shows that when people release self-critical thoughts, the brain increases activity in regions tied to compassion and connection. The less weight a belief carries, the more room there is for kindness to flourish.

All of us have lived under the weight of painful thoughts. And all of us can glimpse who we are without them. Together, we are discovering that freedom isn’t found in changing who we are, but in loosening what we no longer need to carry.

Have an amazing day! SHG

Podcast

Click the button below to access a Google Sheet containing all podcast recordings from January 2025 until present. Please check the tabs at the bottom of the sheet for the month you are looking for. Thanks!

Here are the podcast replay links from the last month.

Gratitude

The benefits of gratitude are nearly endless. People who regularly practice gratitude by noticing and reflecting upon what they're thankful for experience more positive emotions, feel more alive, sleep better, express more compassion and kindness, and even have more robust immune systems. What are you grateful for today?

ARC Daily Schedule

Here is the ARC Chats and Calls schedule for Sunday

7a EST Intention 1 hour: Tapping EFT

8a EST Intention Hour Two: Check-in Chats are a place to talk about problems, wins, or whatever is on your mind.

9a EST Variety Hour: Variety Hour may include topics such as music, writing prompts, poetry, breathing, meditation

10a EST Transformation Hour: will feature a selection of emotional processing and mindset shift tools

12 noon EST Mindset Chat: Check-in chats are a place to talk about problems, wins, or whatever is on your mind.

1p EST Study Group: This is where we learn the "whys" of addiction and how to help others.

5p EST: Mindfulness Hour: a space for reflection and peace

8p EST Community Call: Check-in chats are a place to talk about problems, wins, or whatever is on your mind. This call is not on Zoom. Please see below for details.

10p EST Phase 2 Study Group: This is where we learn the "whys" of addiction and how to help others in relation to the Phase 2 Training.

Zoom room number for Chats: 530-617-6558 Passcode: 123456

Direct link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/5306176558?pwd=b0JKM1prV1NjR3IxeUpmaHB3bjFVdz09

Here is a link to join the Zoom meetings: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/5306176558?pwd=b0JKM1prV1NjR3IxeUpmaHB3bjFVdz09

CLICK HERE TO JOIN THE CHAT

Here is a link to find the ARC Weekly Schedule

WEEKLY ARC CHATS AND CALL SCHEDULE

Zoom room 530-617-6558 Passcode: 123456

How to Join the Community Call (8 pm EST US)

Joining the call is simple! You can participate either online or by phone.
✅ To join online: Go to https://instantteleseminar.com/connect/
✅ To join by telephone (US): Call 425-440-5100 and enter Access Code 329564#
✅ Australia:
• NSW: 02-8279-8670, Access Code 329564#
• Victoria: 03-8373-8670, Access Code 329564#
If you’d like step-by-step help, we also have a short instructional video that shows exactly how to join using the internet: https://vimeo.com/588868517/4de70b7c99

We look forward to being together—just choose the option that works best for you and join us!

Instagram

Come hang out with us on Instagram for daily inspiration, encouragement, and gentle reminders that you're not alone!

Click this link to find us on Instagram

Specialty Pods and Facebook Groups

ARC specialty Facebook groups include:

ARC - ARM Addiction Recovery Ministries (Christians in Recovery)
ARC Plant-based Rotation
ARC Members Food Rotation Pod (Plant & Animal Proteins)
Digging the ARC Gardening
FAR Uniquely Neurodivergent
ARC - Writing Circle

ARC specialty Messenger Pods include:

Aging Well
ARC Crafts/Painting/Puzzles/Art
ARC Financial Freedom
ARC Pets & Animals Park
ARC Teachers
Canadian
Christians in Recovery from PF
Christian FARAs
Digging the ARC Gardening
ARC Community Call for Members
Eliminate a Food or Behavior Pod
FAR CAPS (Cross Addiction Pod for multi-substance addictions)
FAR Empowerment Pod (Bariatric Recovery)
ARC Parts Work
FAR Let's Travel
FAR Rainbow Room
The Raising Kids Pod
FAR Self-Compassion
Freedom From Clutter
ARC Knifty Knitters & Crochet Club
Men of the ARC
Movement/Nature/Yoga/Exercise/Wheels/Water Hosts & Co-Hosts
Neurodivergent Pod
Strength and Athletic Pod
Spanish Speaking
Textbook Talk
Yoga Pod

Is there a pod that you would like to see? Please let us know, and we will add them to the 'needs' list.
If you have questions, please email: [email protected]