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Joe and Charlie Big Book Workshop in one file - (12 hours) a 2013 version
Joe and Charlie Big Book Workshop in one file - (12 hours) a 2013 version
Joe and Charlie Big Book Workshop in one file - (12 hours) a 2013 version
Monday 7th March 2022
Explore the 2013 Joe and Charlie Big Book workshop, focusing on AA's history, spirituality, and recovery steps.
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Episode Overview
- Alcoholism is both a physical allergy and a mental obsession.
- AA's Big Book provides structured steps for recovery.
- Spiritual experiences are key to overcoming addiction.
- Fellowship and shared stories play a vital role in AA.
- Understanding one's resentments and fears is crucial.
To show other alcoholics precisely how we have recovered is the main purpose of this book.
The Joe and Charlie Big Book workshop is an insightful journey into the foundational text of Alcoholics Anonymous. This 2013 version combines all elements into a comprehensive 12-hour workshop, providing clarity on the Big Book’s teachings. The workshop underscores the dual nature of alcoholism: a physical allergy and a mental obsession. Through stories and historical context, it explores how the founders of AA, including Bill Wilson and Dr. Bob, developed a program that has helped millions achieve sobriety.
A significant portion of the workshop is dedicated to understanding the spiritual experience necessary for recovery. The Big Book emphasizes that a profound spiritual awakening is essential for overcoming the obsession with alcohol. This spiritual transformation often comes through the 12-step program, which guides members to examine their past, make amends, and develop a new way of living. The workshop also highlights the importance of fellowship.
AA is a community where individuals share their experiences, strengths, and hopes with one another, fostering a supportive environment for those seeking sobriety. Joe and Charlie emphasize that while the fellowship provides initial support, lasting recovery requires working through the Big Book’s steps. Through detailed discussions, the workshop delves into the concept of resentments and fears, explaining how they block individuals from spiritual growth and sobriety.
By addressing these issues through inventory and amends, members can remove these barriers and live a more fulfilling life. Overall, the Joe and Charlie Big Book workshop is an invaluable resource for understanding the principles of AA and the path to recovery. It teaches that sobriety is not just about abstaining from alcohol but involves a comprehensive spiritual and personal transformation.