ARC Daily Connect Newsletter—Tuesday, October 28th, 2025

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Thoughts for the Day—Believing "I'll Always Fail"

Maria had carried the thought “I’ll always fail” since childhood. Each time something went wrong—even something small—the thought returned with force. Over time, she stopped trying certain things altogether, convinced that failure was guaranteed.

This is how thoughts become self-fulfilling. The brain learns to expect failure, and the body responds with tension and hesitation. Opportunities shrink, not because the outcome is certain, but because the thought itself closes the door.

When Maria finally asked, “Is it true?” the question startled her. She realized she couldn’t know that she would fail every time. The thought had felt like truth, but it was really an old habit of the mind.

The brain is designed to save energy by repeating patterns, even unhelpful ones. That’s why we tend to recycle old beliefs. But when we question a thought, the brain shifts gears, using areas linked to reasoning and perspective. This small act changes the pathway, creating room for different choices.

Each time we dare to pause and ask, “Is it true?” we open the possibility that the future can be different from the past. And when we ask this question together, the weight of old beliefs begins to lift.

Have an amazing day! SHG

Podcast

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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 RESET Week Tuesday

12a EST Awareness Hour - Check-in chats are a place to talk about problems, wins or whatever is on your mind. Hosted by Heather Joy

4a EST Perseverance: Checkin Chats are a place to talk about problems, wins, or whatever is on your mind. Hosted by Lesley

5a EST Study Group - This is where we learn the “why’s” of addiction and how to help others Textbook talk and ARC Exercises hosted by Karen S

6a EST Clarity and Connection Hour - This hour, the host will offer a writing prompt that will allow you to check in with yourself on how you are feeling hosted by Alicia

7a EST Intention Hour One - Checkin Chats are a place to talk about problems, wins, or whatever is on your mind. Hosted by Holly, Liette, & Rose

8a EST Intention Hour Two - Checkin Chats are a place to talk about problems, wins, or whatever is on your mind. Hosted by Lauren, Ariana, & Rose

10a EST Transformation Hour - the power of the reframe, hosted by Lauren

11a EST Restore Hour - Fun and interesting ice breakers, hosted by Brenda F

12 noon EST Mindset Chat - Check-in chat hosted by Joan, Lana, and Vanessa S. Western

1p EST Walk in Nature along Pike Place Market, hosted by Joan

3p EST Puzzle Play, hosted by Lynn T

4p EST Resilience Chat Various ARC Exercises—Checkin Chats are a place to talk about problems, wins, or whatever is on your mind. This hour may consist of check-ins, ARC exercises, or a combination of both, hosted by Brenda F and Erin B

7p EST Relaxation Hour ARC Tails, Pet Hour: This hour is a chance to socialize and connect with brain-calming activities, hosted by Lana

8p EST Community Call - Checkin 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. HOsted by Julie S

9p EST Peaceful Hour - Weekly Workshop Replay, hosted by Susan Amanda

10p EST Peaceful Hour - Continued Weekly Workshop Replay, hosted by Susan Amanda

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

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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!

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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]