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Episode 9: Into Action (Part 1 pgs 72 - 79) - Daily Stoic September 14
Episode 9: Into Action (Part 1 pgs 72 - 79) - Daily Stoic September 14
Episode 9: Into Action (Part 1 pgs 72 - 79) - Daily Stoic September 14
Tuesday 14th September 2021
Josh C, an atheist in recovery, explores prayer in AA and offers insights on trust, self-examination, and making amends in episode nine.
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Get the buttons here!Reimagining Prayer: An Atheist's Journey Through AA's 'Into Action'
If you don't believe in sky daddy, if some sort of a Santa Claus figure, some sort of a benevolent, omnipotent being, you know this is going to hinder your progress if you can't get past this part right, because the good stuff comes after this.
Can an atheist find value in the concept of prayer within Alcoholics Anonymous? Josh C, host of 'An Atheist Reads the Big Book of AA', tackles this very question in episode nine. In this candid and thought-provoking episode, Josh delves into the 'Into Action' chapter of the AA Big Book, a section so dense it needed to be split into two parts.
As he reads through pages 72 to 79, Josh shares his personal experiences and struggles with the idea of prayer, a topic often loaded with religious connotations. For atheists and agnostics, prayer can feel like a foreign concept, but Josh offers a fresh perspective by equating it to forms of meditation or simply expressing one's desires and intentions to the universe.
It's a refreshing take that opens up new ways to engage with this traditional aspect of recovery without the need for religious belief. Besides prayer, Josh also emphasizes the importance of building trust with a sponsor, highlighting how leaning on someone else can be a crucial element in the journey to sobriety. He touches on self-examination, making amends, and becoming a better person—core components of the 12-step program.
Josh's unique viewpoint as an atheist navigating these spiritual waters provides invaluable insights for anyone looking to reconcile their beliefs (or lack thereof) with the principles of AA. This episode is a must-listen for those curious about how to approach recovery from a non-religious standpoint, offering practical advice and heartfelt reflections.