The Promises - Recovered 1366
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To skip the intro, tap 3:25 "Alcoholics Anonymous," commonly referred to as the Big Book, is a seminal text that outlines the principles and promises of the 12-step recovery program for individuals grappling with alcoholism. The promises encapsulated within its pages serve as a beacon of hope for those seeking recovery. These assurances go beyond mere abstinence from alcohol and extend to a profound transformation of the individual's life. The book promises a spiritual awakening, a fundamental shift in perspective that enables individuals to find a higher purpose and meaning in life. It...
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Billy S - Recovered 1364
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Billy S. from Las Vegas, NV speaking at the 15th Annual Tri State Roundup in Laughlin, NV - May 20th-23rd 1999 This week, They made their Sustaining Partner Donations. For more information, tap This episode is sponsored by They used the donation button found on our website at Visit our website
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Step 2 - Recovered 1365
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To skip the intro, tap 3:25 Step 2 holds profound significance as it invites individuals to embark on a journey of hope and faith. This step encourages individuals to believe in a power greater than themselves and to recognize that their efforts alone may not be sufficient to overcome the challenges of addiction. The importance of Step 2 lies in its ability to provide a sense of solace and assurance, especially in moments of doubt and despair. It opens the door to the possibility of healing by fostering a connection with a higher power, however, one chooses to define it, and in doing...
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Bill C. - Recovered 1363
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Personal Responsibility - Recovered 1362
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Taking personal responsibility is a cornerstone for success in recovery programs. It's a principle that places the individual in the driver's seat of their recovery journey, emphasizing their accountability for their actions and choices. By acknowledging their role in their addiction and taking responsibility for it, individuals gain a sense of empowerment. This empowerment allows them to break free from the victim mentality often associated with addiction. This recognition of personal responsibility is a critical step in dismantling the denial that can perpetuate the cycle of addiction. This...
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Step 1 - Recovered 1361
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Step 1 holds profound significance for individuals battling drug and alcohol addiction. It is often considered the foundation upon which the entire recovery journey is built. Step 1 suggests that individuals admit their powerlessness over their addiction and acknowledge the unmanageability of their lives. This admission can be incredibly humbling and difficult, as it requires individuals to confront the stark reality of their condition. However, it is precisely this recognition of powerlessness that sets the stage for genuine transformation. By admitting the problem, individuals can let go of...
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Larry T. - Recovered 1360
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Larry T. from Bellflower, CA speaking Woodstock West in Los Angeles, CA - May 9th 2014 This week, Tony, Chris, Chance, Sam, Nicole, Falisha, Cristie, Joel They made their Sustaining Partner Donations. For more information, tap This episode is sponsored by McQ, Helen, Brian, Teresa, Audrey They used the donation button found on our website at Visit our website
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Ebby T. - Recovered 1359
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Ebby T. from Dallas, TX speaking at the San Jose conference - March 4th 1961 This week, Tony, Chris, Chance, Sam, Nicole, Falisha, Cristie, Joel They made their Sustaining Partner Donations. For more information, tap This episode is sponsored by McQ, Helen, Brian, Teresa, Audrey They used the donation button found on our website at Visit our website
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The Doctor's Opinion - Recovered 1357
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"The Doctor's Opinion" chapter in the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous is a pivotal section that plays a foundational role in the recovery process for individuals struggling with drug and alcohol addiction. Written by Dr. William D. Silkworth, a renowned physician who specialized in the treatment of alcoholism in the early 20th century, this chapter offers a medical perspective on the nature of alcoholism and addiction. Dr. Silkworth describes alcoholism as an illness that is progressive, chronic, and potentially fatal, emphasizing the physical, mental, and spiritual aspects of the disease....
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Aaron S. - Recovered 1358
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Description: Aaron S. from San Francisco, CA speaking at the Pine Lake speakers meeting in Issaquah, WA - January 13th 2018
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The inability to make decisions when problems come along can be devastating.
This tension can be present even if we are not aware of it,
except that we know we are stressed.
Have you ever had difficulty making a decision?
Has the inability to solve the problem affected you?
How?
What about procrastination, do you struggle with this?
It is said that procrastination is the result of habitual inability to make decisions.
What about making the decision to address the drink problem?
Did you have a difficult time making the decision to get help?
When did you first think that you had a drinking problem?
When did you actually come into the program?
Did the stress level increase between the time you thought you had a problem and when you actually came into the fellowship?
Did you drink to alleviate the stress level?
What about making a decision to do the steps?
Did you procrastinate?
If so, how did that work?
After you made the decision to do the steps, how did that feel?
What causes indecision?
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Fear of failure - your thoughts?
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Refusal to accept reality - your thoughts?
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Lack of faith - your thoughts?
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Pride and stubbornness - your thoughts?
We are all about the solution.
what steps?
what prayers?
what slogans?
How has a sponsor helped?
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Use the slogan: Do the next right thing.
You don’t have to do everything at once, just a decision to do the next right thing.
Making decisions lead to happiness, the key to happiness.
Happiness is not pleasure.
Pleasure only occurs during the moment.
Taking a nap brings happiness during the moment, not so much afterward.
Happiness lasts beyond the moment.
I rarely look forward to working out.
But after I make the next right thing and decide to go to the gym.
I feel great after and for the rest of the day.
Happiness lasts beyond the moment of the workout.
It is the result of making right decisions.
Big Book References
p. 86
In thinking about our day we may face indecision. We may not be able to determine which course to take. Here we ask God for inspiration, an intuitive thought or a decision. We relax and take it easy. We don't struggle. We are often surprised how the right answers come after we have tried this for a while.
Doctor’s Opinion
the psychopaths who are emotionally unstable. We are all familiar with this type. They are always "going on the wagon for keeps." They are over-remorseful and make many resolutions, but never a decision.
p. 64
Though our decision was a vital and crucial step, it could have little permanent effect unless at once followed by a strenuous effort to face, and to be rid of, the things in ourselves which had been blocking us. Our liquor was but a symptom. So we had to get down to causes and conditions.