Overcoming Fear and Finding Strength: Daily Wisdom from Transitions Daily
Practical experience shows that nothing will so much ensure immunity from drinking as extensive work with other alcoholics. Carry the message to other alcoholics: you can help when no one else can.
Feeling overwhelmed by fear on your sobriety journey? You're not alone. In this episode of the 'Transitions Daily Alcoholics Anonymous Recovery Readings Podcast', Kirsty S. from The East Midlands, UK, brings a collection of powerful quotes and reflections to help you face and conquer those fears. Drawing from well-loved AA resources like 'Twenty-Fours A Hours A Day', 'A.A.
Thought for the Day', 'Daily Reflections', 'Big Book Quote', 'Just for Today', and 'As Bill Sees It', Kirsty provides a daily dose of inspiration and support. One of the standout themes in this episode is the importance of accepting our fears and finding peace within ourselves. Kirsty reads a poignant quote from 'A.A.
Thoughts for the Day': 'When, with God's help, we calmly accepted our lot, then we found we could live at peace with ourselves and show others who still suffered the same fears that they could get over them too.' This message of acceptance and serenity is a cornerstone for anyone battling addiction. Kirsty also touches on the early days of Alcoholics Anonymous and its evolving membership rules.
Reflecting on the third tradition, which simply requires a desire to stop drinking, she shares her gratitude for this inclusive approach: 'I didn't have to make promises, I didn't have to concentrate. It only required my attending one meeting in a foggy condition to know I was home. Strangers hugged me. It gets better, they said, and One Day at a time you can do it.' Her personal anecdotes bring warmth and relatability to the discussion.
Another powerful theme is the transformative power of helping others in recovery. Quoting from the 'Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions' book, Kirsty emphasizes, 'Practical experience shows that nothing will so much ensure immunity from drinking as extensive work with other alcoholics.' This episode is a reminder that reaching out to help others can be a lifeline for both the helper and the helped. Finally, Kirsty shares insights on living abundantly through giving.
In her meditation for the day, she says, 'One secret of abundant living is the art of giving. The paradox of life is that the more you give, the more you have.' This uplifting message encourages listeners to embrace generosity as a path to a fulfilling life. If you're seeking daily inspiration and support on your recovery journey, this episode of the Transitions Daily Podcast is a must-listen.
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