Step 3 - Recovered 1255
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Recovery is a spiritual process and step three is when the doors of hope, faith, and trust are opened. The essence of step three is turning over your will, getting out of the way, and being restored to reality, honesty, and peace of mind. When working on step three we take a look at how acting on self-will means behaving without any consideration for others, focusing only on what we want and ignoring the needs and feelings of others. While we were busy pursuing these impulses, we mostly left a path of destruction behind us, and we definitely lost touch with our Higher Power. The exact...
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Step 2 - Recovered 1253
Recovered Podcast
Many of us also struggle with the words “power greater than ourselves,” interpreting that language to mean “God” or “organized religion.” However, this is not what that phrase means. Instead, these words typically refer to a mix of things like 12-step recovery groups, supportive friends and family, therapists, therapy groups, etc. For some of us, God and religion enter the mix; for others, not so much. Ultimately, the definition of “power greater than ourselves” depends as much on our personal belief system as anything else. So this step is less about God/religion and...
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Step 1 - Recovered 1252
Recovered Podcast
The first step in 12 step recovery programs involves more than just admitting that there is a problem. It means breaking through the denial that has kept the person locked in their misery. The individual has to accept that they have been beaten by their addiction. The exact wording of this step is: We admitted we were powerless over alcohol – that our lives had become unmanageable. Tonight, we talk about Step 1. 3:25 To skip the intro This week, Nikki, Penny, Jennifer, Rebekah, Bryan, Tonja, Kim, Kendra, Karen, Chris, Tony, Sam, Chris, Falisha, Nicole, Laura, Audrey, Joel, Betsy,...
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Popsicle Sticks - Recovered 1250
Recovered Podcast
Popsicle Sticks is not really a topic but rather a style of meeting here in Southeast Michigan. Tonight, this show will be presented in the form of a popsicle stick meeting. A popsicle stick meeting is a meeting where we let our higher power determine what we need to share. Here in our virtual studio, we have a can full of popsicle sticks. Each stick has a recovery topic written on it. We will take turns, randomly picking a stick and then sharing on that topic that was chosen. Tonight, we do popsicle sticks 3:25 To skip the intro This week, Todd, Betsy,...
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Popsicle Sticks - Recovered 1248
Recovered Podcast
Popsicle Sticks is not really a topic but rather a style of meeting here in Southeast Michigan. Tonight, this show will be presented in the form of a popsicle stick meeting. A popsicle stick meeting is a meeting where we let our higher power determine what we need to share. Here in our virtual studio, we have a can full of popsicle sticks. Each stick has a recovery topic written on it. We will take turns, randomly picking a stick and then sharing on that topic that was chosen. Tonight, we do popsicle sticks 3:25 To skip the intro This week, Todd, Betsy,...
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Fear - Recovered 1246
Recovered Podcast
When people give up abusing alcohol and drugs it does not mean that their trials in life are over. They are still going to have to deal with the ups and downs of life just like everyone else. The only difference will be that they won’t be hiding from reality through substance abuse. One of the things that people in recovery are almost certain to face is fear. It is unavoidable. Those in recovery are no longer interested in hiding from fear. Their focus is on learning to manage it effectively. Fear can be defined as a distressing emotion aroused by impending pain or danger. The trigger for...
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Artubus O Part 5 - Recovered 1251
Recovered Podcast
Arbutus O'N. from Brownwood, TX speaking at Cedar River Roundup in Cedar Rapids, IA - May 5th 2002 For information on the Book "Powerless Not Helpless"
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Artubus O Part 4 - Recovered 1249
Recovered Podcast
Arbutus O'N. from Brownwood, TX speaking at Cedar River Roundup in Cedar Rapids, IA - May 5th 2002 For information on the Book "Powerless Not Helpless"
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Artubus O Part 3 - Recovered 1247
Recovered Podcast
Arbutus O'N. from Brownwood, TX speaking at the 3rd Anniversary Soberfest in Champaign, IL - October 9th 1993 For information on the Book "Powerless Not Helpless"
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Artubus O Part 2 - Recovered 1245
Recovered Podcast
Arbutus O'N. from Brownwood, TX speaking at the 3rd Anniversary Soberfest in Champaign, IL - October 9th 1993 For information on the Book "Powerless Not Helpless"
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Here in the United States, the holiday called halloween is upon us. Ghosts, witches, bats, and violence are all around us which are supposed to arouse fear.
For us alcoholics, fear is an old companion. One that was probably dealt with early on in recovery, it just comes back to visit us occasionally.
So let’s talk about fear, and let’s start by talking what it used to be like.
Before you came into the program, where you a fearful person?
Before you came into the program, how did fear contribute to your life?
Before program, how did fear contribute bringing unintended consequences?
Did you ever have a fear of sobriety?
Do you have a fear of failure? Explain.
What about fear of success, what is your experience?
Fear of rejection is common, have you ever experienced this?
Some are fearful of recovery because they fear a loss of identity. Your thoughts?
Some fear recovery because of perpetual misery, did you ever have this fear?
What about economic fears?
Have you ever had fear of people?
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But here on the Recovered Podcast, we are about the solution.
Let’s talk about the solution.
How did 4th and 5th steps help you with your fears?
How about step 9?
What about service work?
How about sponsorship?
How did other aspects of the program help you with your fears?
What slogan, what step, what tradition, what service, what prayer, etc.?
What fears are battling today?
What slogan, what step, what tradition, what service, what prayer, etc.?
All right, let’s conclude the show by talking to the most important listener, the new guy.
Talk to the new guy who is overcome with fear.
Talk to the guy who has never been to a meeting and knows he has a problem and is fearful of AA.
What would you say to this person?
What advice would you give to these people?