November 11 Amends - Transitions Daily Alcohol Recovery Readings PodcastNovember 11 Amends - Transitions Daily Alcohol Recovery Readings Podcast
Transitions Daily Alcoholics Anonymous Recovery Readings Podcast
This 11 November reading, voiced by Charlie L., brings together AA texts on amends, self-acceptance and reliance on a power greater than oneself. The episode reflects on guilt, character defects, fear and faith through brief but direct passages from classic recovery literature.
7:20•11 Nov 2026
Honesty, Amends and Self-Acceptance on 11 November
Episode Overview
- Amends need sincere regret, not dramatic confession or storytelling.
- Delay and rationalisation around character defects can block progress toward sobriety.
- Accepting, knowing, loving and nurturing oneself is framed as aligning with God’s will.
- Alcoholics are reminded that human will alone is not enough; a power greater than themselves is needed.
- Life experiences are described as pieces of a mosaic, suggesting trust in a larger, God-designed pattern.
“"Lack of power. That was our dilemma. We had to find a power by which we could live, and it had to be a power greater than ourselves."”
Curious about how others manage their sobriety journey? This daily reading, dated 11 November and read by Charlie L. from St. Paul, Minnesota, pulls together classic Alcoholics Anonymous texts to shine a light on amends, self-acceptance, and finding a power greater than yourself. The focus kicks off with amends and a brutally honest look at guilt and exhibitionism. Bill W.
shares how confessing everything "to whoever would listen" looked like humility, yet later he saw that his harms "were not truly regretted" and had become material for storytelling. You’ll hear a clear reminder: "Don't mess up in amends with an excuse." From there, the reading shifts to Step 6 and the idea of aiming toward perfection without using delay as a lifelong excuse. The text pokes at the alcoholic tendency to say, "Sure, I'll head toward perfection.
But I'm certainly not going to hurry any," and calls out this kind of self-bluffing as something that needs to go. Self-acceptance gets centre stage as the daily reflections describe being "a child of God, a divine soul in human form" and link accepting and nurturing yourself with accepting and acting on God’s will. The message is gentle but firm: letting go of "arrogant self-criticism" is part of spiritual growth.
You’ll also hear the famous Big Book reminder that "Lack of power, that was our dilemma" and the need to find a power greater than yourself, plus a warning that continuing to harm others without regret is "quite sure" to lead back to drinking. The closing reading from Hazelden adds a comforting image of life as a mosaic designed by God, where each experience is a "tiny stone" in a larger pattern.
If you’re looking for short, structured guidance rooted in AA literature, this 11 November collection offers a steady nudge toward honesty, humility, and faith. How might these readings reshape the way you think about amends and self-acceptance today?
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