Bill Vineyard
Bill Vineyard
011 - Do We Believe In the Principles?
011 - Do We Believe In the Principles?
011 - Do We Believe In the Principles?
Thursday 30th March 2017
Bill Vineyard shares key spiritual principles for addiction recovery in this episode of 'The Recovery Effect Podcast'. Discover the power of prayer and surrender.
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Bill Vineyard
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Recovery Reimagined
Financial Health in Recovery
Creative Recovery Journeys
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
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Get the buttons here!Believing in Principles: The Spiritual Keys to Lasting Sobriety
Have I done those things necessary to get what I want? If I haven't done that, I'm not qualified to feel at peace and ease, as the big book tells us.
What does it really take to stay sober? In this episode of 'The Recovery Effect Podcast', Bill Vineyard dives into the essential spiritual principles that underpin successful addiction recovery. With over 37 years of experience as an alcohol and drug counselor, Bill shares his deep understanding of why these principles are so crucial. He begins by addressing the famous saying, 'Half measures availed us nothing', and explains how partial efforts can lead to failure in recovery.
Bill then explores the challenges many face when trying to adopt new spiritual principles, especially when they struggle to see the immediate benefits. Drawing from his own experiences, Bill recounts the hardest spiritual lesson he learned in his first year of sobriety: praying for someone he resented. Though initially resistant, he found that surrendering to this principle brought unexpected and profound results.
Throughout the episode, Bill offers practical advice and personal anecdotes, emphasizing the importance of prayer, surrender, and doing the necessary work to achieve lasting sobriety. He also shares a poignant story from his college days about missing an important test and the life lesson it taught him about being prepared and qualified to have a good day.
This episode is a treasure trove of wisdom for anyone on their recovery journey, providing both inspiration and actionable steps to embrace spiritual principles for a more peaceful and fulfilling life.