Service in Sobriety: Stories from South Africa's AA Convention
Our real purpose is to be of maximum service to god and to the people about us, and I missed that point for a long time.
Ever wondered how helping others can become a cornerstone of recovery? In this episode of Sober Cast, you'll hear multiple speakers from the 2015 South Africa National Convention in Johannesburg share their heartfelt experiences. Each speaker, with their unique journey, dives into the theme of service in Alcoholics Anonymous, highlighting how acts of helping others have shaped their sobriety. They discuss the physical and mental struggles of alcoholism, their paths to recovery, and the joy they find in service.
These stories also touch on the challenges faced in sobriety and the profound purpose found in living a life of service. The episode emphasizes gratitude, humility, and the role of a higher power in the AA program. One speaker captures the essence of AA service by saying, 'Our real purpose is to be of maximum service to god and to the people about us, and I missed that point for a long time'.
Tune in to be inspired by these moving tales of transformation and find out how you too can make a difference in your own recovery journey.