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Paul C – How do we know we have had the ‘spiritual awakening’ promised in Step 12?
Paul C – How do we know we have had the ‘spiritual awakening’ promised in Step 12?
Paul C – How do we know we have had the ‘spiritual awakening’ promised in Step 12?
Tuesday 20th April 2021
Join Paul C as he explores his journey to spiritual awakening in Step 12, sharing insights on sobriety, faith, and service.
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Episode Overview
- Spiritual awakening can manifest through community support.
- AA meetings provide hope and shared experiences.
- Service to others is a powerful form of gratitude.
- Transformation involves shifting from self-centred motives.
- Faith can lead to profound changes in recovery.
Service is gratitude in action.
Paul C takes centre stage in this episode of SoberQ, tackling the elusive 'spiritual awakening' promised in Step 12 of Alcoholics Anonymous. Paul recounts his journey, beginning with his first AA meeting back in December 1987. Feeling isolated and disconnected, he found solace in the stories shared by fellow AA members. They described their past struggles with alcohol and their newfound happiness in sobriety, sparking hope within Paul that he too could find freedom from alcohol.
He shares how he grappled with feelings of not belonging and tried various quick fixes that never quite filled the void. Despite not considering himself an atheist, Paul struggled with spiritual disciplines, yet the AA program provided a glimmer of hope that there was indeed a solution. As his recovery journey progressed, Paul experienced a profound shift in his thinking and actions, developing an unshakeable faith that something greater was at work in his life.
Paul's story is one of transformation – from self-centred motives to embracing spiritual values that focus on helping others. He highlights the importance of service as a form of gratitude and how giving of oneself can lead to receiving so much more in return. Through the AA principles, he found real freedom from fear and a renewed sense of purpose. If you're curious about how spiritual awakening can manifest in recovery, Paul's reflections offer both inspiration and practical insights.
This episode is a testament to the power of community and faith in the journey towards sobriety.