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Chris R. FOTS Toronto - 2020 Step 1
Chris R. FOTS Toronto - 2020 Step 1
Chris R. FOTS Toronto - 2020 Step 1
Saturday 4th July 2020
Chris R. shares insights on Step 1 at FOTS Toronto 2020, emphasizing the Big Book's role in recovery and the importance of rapid step completion.
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Episode Overview
- The Big Book is central to recovery.
- Rapid completion of steps is encouraged.
- Spiritual malady is a key focus in sobriety.
- Personal experiences highlight diverse recovery paths.
- Group support is crucial in overcoming addiction.
Your bottom is at the point where you can no longer tolerate the misery.
In this enlightening episode from the Fellowship of the Spirit conference in Toronto 2020, Chris R., a recovered alcoholic, shares his profound insights into Step 1 of the Alcoholics Anonymous program. Chris emphasizes the critical role that the Big Book plays in the journey to recovery, advocating for a close alignment with its teachings to effectively help individuals overcome alcoholism.
He candidly shares his personal experiences, recounting how seasoned members of AA guided him through the recovery process by not waiting for him to ask questions but proactively showing him the way. Chris discusses the concept of the 'spiritual malady,' a recurring theme in the Big Book, and how it affects those in recovery.
He challenges the notion that all steps in the AA program hold equal importance, instead suggesting that the early steps lay a crucial foundation for lasting sobriety. He encourages a rapid progression through the steps, sharing that in his experience, completing the work in 30 to 45 days is effective in helping individuals find sobriety and begin helping others. Throughout the talk, Chris reflects on the importance of understanding individual experiences while acknowledging the shared symptoms of alcoholism.
He stresses the need for community and support, noting how vital it is for newcomers to feel the tension of realization and propel themselves into action, such as performing the third step prayer and moving quickly through subsequent steps. Chris’s message is one of urgency and hope, urging those in recovery to stay true to the methods of the old timers and the teachings of Bill Wilson, co-founder of AA.
His passion for helping others is evident as he encourages listeners to find their own path to recovery while supporting others in the same journey.