Alyssa
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Big Book Snippets 12&12 Step 12 Part 1
Big Book Snippets 12&12 Step 12 Part 1
Big Book Snippets 12&12 Step 12 Part 1
Monday 19th May 2025
Dive into AA's Step 12 with Alyssa, exploring spiritual awakenings and the joy of living through action.
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Episode Overview
- Step 12 focuses on living joyfully through action.
- Spiritual awakening varies but involves new abilities.
- Emotional sobriety is achieved by practising all steps.
- Self-examination and making amends are crucial.
- Helping others without expecting rewards is transformative.
The joy of living is the theme of AA's 12th step and action is its key word.
If you're curious about the transformative power of AA's Step 12, this episode of 'AA Morning Snippets' with Alyssa is a must-listen. Alyssa, an alcoholic herself, guides you through the first part of Step 12 from the 'Big Book Snippets Season 2', starting on page 106. With a gentle morning greeting, she dives into the theme of 'The Joy of Living', emphasising action as the key word.
This step encourages turning outward towards fellow alcoholics in distress, fostering a kind of giving that expects no rewards. Alyssa explains that practising all 12 steps in daily life can lead to emotional sobriety and a spiritual awakening. The episode explores how this awakening can vary from person to person but often involves a newfound ability to do, feel, and believe things that were previously impossible without external help.
Alyssa discusses the paradoxes within the steps, such as admitting powerlessness in Step 1 and turning one's will over to a higher power in Step 3. She highlights the ongoing journey of self-examination and amends in Steps 4 through 9, leading to a deeper connection with a higher power in Step 11. Alyssa brings humour and warmth to the discussion, making complex concepts accessible and relatable.
You'll find yourself pondering questions like 'What does a spiritual awakening mean for me?' and 'How can I practice these principles in my own life?' Don't miss out on this opportunity to gain insights into how Step 12 can offer a new state of consciousness and being.
Listen to Alyssa's heartfelt reflections and be inspired to carry this message to others.