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Derek – How did we choose our own conception of God?
Derek – How did we choose our own conception of God?
Derek – How did we choose our own conception of God?
Sunday 9th January 2022
Derek shares his journey of sobriety through AA, exploring how he found a higher power without choosing one.
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Episode Overview
- Finding a higher power can be about discovery rather than choice.
- AA's steps help unblock personal barriers to recognise a greater power.
- Sobriety can solve major life problems, not just alcohol addiction.
- Connection with a higher power aids in overcoming life's challenges.
- AA's approach is about uncovering paths to recovery.
"You literally do the work and something will reveal itself – that is your higher power."
In this engaging episode of SoberQ, Derek takes us on a journey through his experience with Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) and the concept of a higher power. With a candid and refreshing approach, Derek shares his story of sobriety, spanning over a decade, and how he navigated the AA's 12-step programme without choosing a specific conception of God. Instead, Derek emphasises the importance of finding rather than choosing a higher power.
He discusses the chapter 'We Agnostics' from the AA Big Book, which sheds light on the challenges faced by agnostics in connecting with a higher power. Derek reveals that his sobriety journey was less about selecting a deity and more about unblocking personal barriers to recognise a power greater than himself. The process of discovery, as described on page 45 of the Big Book, involves doing the work until something becomes evident as a higher power.
Derek's narrative is not just about overcoming alcohol addiction but also about finding a connection that helps solve other life problems. With humour and gratitude, Derek talks about how AA's steps enabled him to find this power, which has kept him away from alcohol for ten years. His allergy to alcohol and desire to drink have vanished, thanks to the connection he forged through AA.
He acknowledges that while AA may not solve all life's issues, it has addressed his most pressing one—his struggle with alcohol. For anyone questioning their relationship with alcohol or seeking guidance on recovery, Derek's story offers hope and practical insights into the transformative potential of AA's approach. It's an episode filled with wisdom and reassurance, reminding you that finding your path to sobriety is often about uncovering rather than choosing.