David G, David G, Mark B, Minor A, Nance F, and others
David G, David G, and friends
Journey 06 - Session 56 - Jul 24 2024
Journey 06 - Session 56 - Jul 24 2024
Journey 06 - Session 56 - Jul 24 2024
Thursday 25th July 2024
Explore the 10th step of recovery, the power of spiritual discipline, and leaving behind old habits to embrace promises of sobriety.
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Episode Overview
- Understanding the 10th step and its spiritual discipline.
- Importance of the set-aside prayer in recovery.
- Letting go of old habits and embracing spiritual growth.
- The role of spiritual fitness in maintaining sobriety.
- Promises of recovery contingent on spiritual condition.
Our recovery is contingent upon staying in fit spiritual condition; without it, all promises unravel.
In this profound episode of 'Purpose of this Book,' host David G offers a deep dive into the principles and practices surrounding the 10th step of Alcoholics Anonymous. By revisiting the content discussed in the previous session, David provides listeners with a comprehensive understanding of the spiritual discipline required in recovery. He emphasizes the importance of the set-aside prayer, which encourages individuals to release lifelong conceptions and open their minds to new perspectives.
David explains how the 10th step is a continuation of the spiritual journey, guiding individuals to watch for moments of selfishness, dishonesty, resentment, and fear. He highlights how these negative emotions, reminiscent of the 4th step, will inevitably arise and need to be addressed through prayer and spiritual discipline. The discussion touches on the promises outlined in the Big Book, emphasizing that recovery and spiritual growth are contingent upon maintaining a fit spiritual condition.
Listeners are reminded of the powerlessness over alcohol and other addictive behaviors, and the necessity of a personality change to achieve sustained recovery. David shares personal anecdotes and experiences from various sobriety meetings, illustrating the universal challenges faced by those on the path of recovery. The episode concludes with a powerful reflection on the importance of staying connected to one's spiritual condition.
David underscores that maintaining sobriety is not about fighting daily temptations but embracing a lifestyle where alcohol doesn't play a role. This approach allows individuals to react sanely and normally, free from fear or cockiness. Overall, the episode serves as both a guide and a source of inspiration for anyone seeking to deepen their understanding of the recovery process and the spiritual journey it entails.