Are the Twelve Traditions Vital for Recovery?
Episode Overview
The Twelve Traditions offer structure and guidance for AA groups. Flexibility in traditions can support personal recovery journeys. Accountability is crucial in maintaining a supportive community. Revising traditions may help meet modern recovery needs. Discipline and obedience can lead to personal freedom.
If you want to be as free as a bird, you probably want to think about being as obedient as a bird.
In this episode of Take 12 Recovery Radio, Monty Dale Meyer, known as the Monty Man, dives into the intriguing world of the Twelve Traditions of Alcoholics Anonymous. Are these traditions necessary for recovery? It's a question that stirs debate among the hosts and guests. The discussion is lively, with Tom Williams, CEO of Came to Believe Recovery, joining in to explore how these traditions impact recovery communities and individual journeys.
They chat about listener experiences, balancing tradition with flexibility, and whether these guidelines need a fresh look to better serve those in recovery. Amidst the serious talk, there's a sprinkle of humour as Monty shares anecdotes and listener mail, reminding us all that recovery is a shared journey. The episode closes with reflections on the importance of discipline and obedience in achieving freedom – a concept that's sure to resonate with anyone striving for personal growth.
So, if you're curious about the role traditions play in recovery or just looking for a fresh perspective on staying sober, this episode is worth a listen.