Don L. from WA/FOTS Toronto Step 11 Speaker Series 3/4/25Don L. from WA/FOTS Toronto Step 11 Speaker Series 3/4/25
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Don L. shares his journey of sobriety, structure, and spirituality, highlighting the importance of the 11th Step in managing life's pressures.
50:24•11 Apr 2025
Finding Serenity in Everyday Life: Don L.'s Journey
Episode Overview
- Don L. shares his journey of over 33 years of sobriety.
- He discusses the importance of the 11th Step in maintaining balance.
- Don highlights how creating moments of pause helps manage daily pressures.
- He provides relatable anecdotes about integrating spirituality into everyday life.
- The episode offers practical advice for those seeking mental and spiritual well-being.
“"Life's always felt a little too big for me, but with God, I seem to be okay."”
Ever felt like life is just too big to handle? Don L. from Washington shares his experience in the Fellowship of the Spirit Toronto Group's 11th Step Speaker Series. With over 33 years of sobriety, Don offers a candid and often humorous look at how he navigates his daily life with structure and spiritual practice. He opens up about his journey from feeling overwhelmed and powerless to finding strength through a higher power he chooses to call God.
Don's relatable anecdotes about managing everyday tasks, like laundry and walking the dog, while maintaining sobriety, will resonate with anyone who has ever felt life's pressures. He discusses the importance of the 11th Step in Alcoholics Anonymous and how it helps him maintain balance and peace. By creating moments of pause and silence throughout his day, Don demonstrates how to integrate spiritual practices into everyday life.
This episode is a blend of heartfelt honesty and practical advice, making it a must-listen for anyone seeking to improve their mental and spiritual well-being. So, why not take a break and listen to Don's story? It might just be the inspiration you need to find your own path to serenity.

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