June 01 Four Horsemen - Transitions Daily Alcohol Recovery Readings PodcastJune 01 Four Horsemen - Transitions Daily Alcohol Recovery Readings Podcast
Transitions Daily Alcoholics Anonymous Recovery Readings Podcast
Craig M reads a set of classic AA texts focused on the Four Horsemen, spiritual concepts and the link between attitude and action in sobriety. The episode offers a brief but focused reflection on moving from the pain of drinking towards a more hopeful, faith-based recovery.
7:07•1 Jun 2026
From Four Horsemen to New Attitude: AA Readings for 1 June
Episode Overview
- The Four Horsemen passage highlights the terror, bewilderment, frustration and despair that often come with active alcoholism.
- Choosing a personal conception of God is presented as a practical way to begin a spiritual path in recovery.
- A shift in attitude from selfishness to willingness is linked directly to taking consistent AA action.
- Faith is described as arising after admitting powerlessness over alcohol and appealing to a Higher Power.
- The readings stress caring for a "spark of the divine" within as part of moving from an old life to a new, sober one.
“Alcohol gave me wings to fly and then took away the sky.”
How do people find strength in their journey to sobriety? This short daily episode from Transitions Daily offers a snapshot of how Alcoholics Anonymous readings can steady someone’s day, especially if alcohol has taken centre stage for far too long. Read by Craig M from Denny, Scotland, the episode threads together classic AA sources, focusing heavily on the famous "Four horsemen" passage from the Big Book.
Listeners are reminded of the bleakness of active drinking: "Then would come oblivion, and the awful awakening to face the hideous four horsemen. Terror, bewilderment, frustration, despair." If you’ve ever woken up with shaking hands, an empty wallet and a head full of regret, you’ll probably recognise the picture painted here. The mood then shifts from darkness to possibility.
A "Just for Today" reading describes someone sitting down with a pad and pencil after hearing, "Why don't you choose your own conception of God?" They sketch out a Higher Power as "the ultimate perfection… the perfect love, the perfect truth, the perfect goodness." It’s a very down-to-earth look at how someone in recovery can build a spiritual understanding that actually makes sense to them.
Daily Reflections emphasises attitude and action, with a neat twist on the AA initials: the first A stands for attitude, the second for action. With lines like "Action is the magic word," the episode nudges anyone in early sobriety towards meetings, step work and carrying the message. Rounding things out, the readings talk about faith, a "spark of the divine" within each person, and the relief of saying goodbye to hangovers, lies and shaky mornings.
If you’re wondering whether change is really possible, this short burst of AA wisdom offers a reminder that a different life might be closer than you think. What old ideas are you ready to swap for a new way of living?
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