June 13 Change - Transitions Daily Alcohol Recovery Readings PodcastJune 13 Change - Transitions Daily Alcohol Recovery Readings Podcast
Transitions Daily Alcoholics Anonymous Recovery Readings Podcast
Craig M reads a set of AA recovery passages focused on the need for ongoing change, amends and spiritual guidance. The readings stress honest self-examination, family healing and taking a long view of drinking to support lasting sobriety.
5:21•13 Jun 2026
Change We Must: Daily AA Readings on Growth, Amends and Faith
Episode Overview
- Sobriety requires ongoing growth; staying the same leads to backsliding.
- It is wise to pray about the future but not to worry about it, as life is lived in the present.
- Making amends to family and others hurt by alcoholism is a continuing responsibility.
- Honestly admitting personal defects to another human being is presented as vital for staying sober.
- Seeing alcohol through its long-term damage rather than its short-term appeal supports continued recovery.
“We have to grow or else deteriorate. For us, the status quo can only be for today, never for tomorrow. Change we must. We cannot stand still.”
How do people find strength in their journey to sobriety? This daily reading from Transitions Daily, shared by Craig M from Denny, Scotland, focuses on one clear theme: change is non‑negotiable if you want to stay sober. The opening reflection hits straight at complacency: “We have to grow or else deteriorate. For us, the status quo can only be for today, never for tomorrow. Change we must.
We cannot stand still.” If you’ve ever thought, “I’m sober and I’m happy, what more do I need?”, this message gently but firmly challenges that comfort zone. You’ll hear a mix of classic Alcoholics Anonymous readings, including *As Bill Sees It*, *Daily Reflections*, *24 Hours a Day*, and a *Big Book* quote. Together they paint a picture of recovery as ongoing work: looking honestly at defects, making amends, and staying spiritually connected.
One powerful reminder about family stands out: living with an alcoholic is described as making the whole family “to some extent ill”, and the reading stresses that “making amends to my family… will always be important.” There’s also a strong spiritual thread. The idea that “the depth of our anxiety measures the distance we are from God” invites anyone in recovery to look at worry and fear in a different way.
Prayer and quiet time are suggested as ways to seek guidance: “Thy will, not mine be done, leads to clear guidance.” For those wrestling with cravings, the text encourages taking the long view of drinking: seeing through the first drink to the “morning after”, and treating alcohol as poison rather than comfort.
Short, structured, and grounded in AA literature, this episode suits anyone who wants a daily nudge to stay honest, keep changing, and remember that sobriety is a lifetime practice. What part of your recovery might be asking for change today?
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