Garry S – What convinced us that the AA program could work for us?Garry S – What convinced us that the AA program could work for us?
SoberQ
Garry S reflects on his AA journey, emphasising the importance of revisiting Step 2 and embracing love as a guiding principle for recovery.
4:28•2 Jun 2022
Garry S Shares His AA Journey: A Second Look at Step 2
Episode Overview
- Step 2 can offer valuable insights even after years in recovery.
- Revisiting spiritual beliefs can aid personal growth.
- Self-centredness may hinder full acceptance of AA principles.
- Love is a powerful guiding principle in recovery.
- Understanding one's concept of God is crucial for progress.
“"The main law of God that I feel I'm really starting to come to terms with is love."”
In this episode of the SoberQ podcast, Garry S opens up about his journey through the Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) programme, specifically focusing on Step 2. Garry candidly shares his initial scepticism towards Step 2, as he jumped from accepting his alcoholism in Step 1 directly to Step 3, which involves turning one's will and life over to the care of a higher power.
He reflects on how this leap led to an overnight change in his mindset, leaving him surprised at the newfound feeling that he no longer needed alcohol. Garry's experience highlights the importance of revisiting Step 2 to better understand one's concept of God and the hidden power behind everything. Garry discusses how self-centredness and self-seeking behaviours were obstacles in fully embracing the AA programme, prompting him to reassess his beliefs and assumptions about God.
He emphasises that the underlying law he now recognises is love, which he believes is key to solving many of life's problems. With a touch of humour and honesty, Garry encourages others in recovery to revisit Step 2, regardless of how long they've been sober, to gain clarity on their spiritual beliefs and to embrace the transformative power of love.
If you're curious about how examining your beliefs can impact your recovery journey, Garry's insights provide a thought-provoking perspective on the AA programme. Whether you're new to recovery or have been on this path for years, Garry's story offers valuable reflections that might just inspire you to reconsider your own approach.
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