Father Bill W.
Father Bill W.
Letting Go: Steps 6 & 7
Letting Go: Steps 6 & 7
Letting Go: Steps 6 & 7
Monday 10th November 2025
Explore Steps 6 & 7 with Father Bill W. and Kevin Griffin, blending Buddhism with the 12-Step journey to recovery.
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Episode Overview
- Embrace willingness as a key to growth.
- Understand the importance of intention behind actions.
- Let go quickly and start fresh when facing setbacks.
- Progress, not perfection, is the goal in recovery.
- Emotional processing is crucial in the journey.
Willingness comes before any growth. Willingness to stop drinking and using. Willingness to try a new way of living.
What makes a recovery story truly inspiring? In this episode, Father Bill W. is joined by Kevin Griffin, a long-term recovery advocate and author of "One Breath at a Time: Buddhism and the Twelve Steps." Together, they tackle Steps 6 and 7 of the 12-Step programme, which focus on letting go of personal shortcomings and defects of character.
Kevin shares how Buddhist meditation practices can enhance the spiritual journey of recovery, encouraging listeners to examine their attachments and embrace the process of letting go. Kevin delves into the concept of willingness as a precursor to growth, emphasising that being ready to change is key to spiritual development. He also explores the importance of intention in our actions, drawing parallels between Buddhist teachings and the 12-Step philosophy.
The discussion takes a humorous turn as Kevin compares emotional processing to playing golf, highlighting the importance of letting go quickly and starting fresh. Throughout the episode, Father Bill and Kevin share personal anecdotes, offering a raw and honest look at their own journeys. They remind us that progress, not perfection, is the goal, and that failure is an accepted part of recovery.
This episode is a must-listen for anyone seeking a deeper understanding of the intersection between spirituality and recovery.