Embracing Your Own Higher Power: Insights from Kirsty S.
My friend suggested what then seemed a novel idea. He said. Why don't you choose your own conception of god? That statement hit me hard. It melted the icy intellectual mountain in whose shadow I had lived and shivered many years. I stood in the sunlight at last.
Ever felt lost trying to grasp the concept of a higher power in your recovery journey? Kirsty S. from The East Midlands in the UK shares her personal story in this episode of the 'Transitions Daily Alcoholics Anonymous Recovery Readings Podcast'. She dives into how choosing her own conception of a higher power transformed her path to sobriety.
Kirsty recounts how a friend's suggestion to define her own idea of God shifted her perspective and gave her strength to move forward. This episode isn't just about spirituality, though. Kirsty also talks about the importance of making amends and owning up to one's mistakes. By focusing on how she had hurt others, she found a way to grow and see people as valuable individuals, not just background characters in her life.
The idea of a common solution to alcoholism also takes center stage, as Kirsty discusses how this shared approach has equipped her to help others facing similar struggles. She encourages listeners to consider if they, too, can be a source of real answers for those battling addiction. Wrapping up, Kirsty meditates on the peace and comfort that come from staying close to the thought of God, emphasizing that true happiness is found inwardly, beyond mere pleasure.
This episode is packed with reflections that are sure to inspire anyone on their sobriety journey.