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Chris S “Love and Service” 01-26-08
Chris S “Love and Service” 01-26-08
Chris S “Love and Service” 01-26-08
Friday 19th December 2025
Chris S shares his journey of recovery through love and service in AA, emphasising spiritual awakening and active participation in the 12-step programme.
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Episode Overview
- Love and service are crucial for recovery in AA.
- Spiritual awakening fuels enthusiasm for sobriety.
- Early AA emphasised quick immersion in the 12 steps.
- Modern step meetings often lack action-focused approaches.
- Carrying the message is vital for personal recovery.
"Love and service are the same thing in Alcoholics Anonymous."
Ever wondered what it takes to transform a life through love and service? Chris S, an inspiring AA speaker, shares his journey from desperation to recovery, emphasising the profound impact of love and service within Alcoholics Anonymous. Chris recounts his early days in the programme, highlighting how the grace of a higher power and a willingness to change led him to sobriety.
With a touch of humour, he reflects on his blackout drinking days, describing them as a 'twilight zone existence' only an alcoholic could truly understand. Chris passionately discusses the importance of love and service, equating them as two sides of the same coin in AA. He believes that true recovery involves not just staying sober but also having a spiritual awakening that fuels enthusiasm for helping others.
By sharing personal anecdotes, Chris illustrates how early AA members achieved high recovery rates through quick immersion in the 12-step programme and by carrying the message to others. He critiques the evolution of AA meetings, pointing out how step meetings sometimes focus more on discussion than action. Chris argues that genuine recovery requires active participation in the steps, not just philosophical discussions.
He also touches on the challenges posed by external influences like treatment centres and managed care, which he feels have diluted AA's original message. Through his engaging storytelling, Chris calls for a return to the roots of AA—where love and service are paramount. He encourages listeners to actively carry the message of hope and recovery to others, emphasising that it's not just about attending meetings but about being of service to fellow alcoholics.
Chris's talk is a powerful reminder that recovery is a continuous journey of giving back and staying spiritually connected.