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Libby – How do we know we have had the ‘spiritual awakening’ promised in Step Twelve?
Libby – How do we know we have had the ‘spiritual awakening’ promised in Step Twelve?
Libby – How do we know we have had the ‘spiritual awakening’ promised in Step Twelve?
Thursday 31st March 2022
Libby shares her journey through AA, exploring the gradual spiritual awakening in Step Twelve with humour and heartfelt honesty.
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Episode Overview
- Libby reflects on her gradual spiritual awakening in AA.
- She shares her scepticism and eventual acceptance of a higher power.
- Her story highlights the importance of AA's 12 promises.
- Libby illustrates how community support aids recovery.
- Her journey offers hope and inspiration to those struggling with addiction.
Suddenly I was free. But of course this was just the beginning of a long and amazing journey in AA.
In this episode of SoberQ, Libby takes centre stage to unravel the mystery behind the 'spiritual awakening' promised in Step Twelve of Alcoholics Anonymous. Libby shares her journey with candid honesty, reflecting on her experiences with AA from the age of 26. Through humorous anecdotes and heartfelt reflections, she describes the ups and downs of her recovery journey. For Libby, the spiritual awakening wasn't a bolt of lightning but rather a gradual transformation that unfolded over time.
She discusses her initial scepticism towards the concept of a higher power and how she eventually embraced it, guided by the supportive community within AA. Her story is one of resilience and growth, illustrating how acceptance and trust in a higher power led to a profound shift in her mindset. Libby recounts how she moved from the back row of AA meetings to actively participating, eventually finding freedom from the obsession with alcohol.
She highlights the importance of the 12 promises in AA, particularly the promise that 'God is doing for us what we could not do for ourselves'. Through engaging storytelling, Libby paints a vivid picture of her spiritual journey, offering hope and inspiration to anyone grappling with addiction. So, if you're curious about what a spiritual awakening might look like or seeking encouragement on your own path to recovery, Libby's insights might just be the nudge you need.