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PJ – How do we know we have had the ‘spiritual awakening’ promised in Step Twelve?
PJ – How do we know we have had the ‘spiritual awakening’ promised in Step Twelve?
PJ – How do we know we have had the ‘spiritual awakening’ promised in Step Twelve?
Sunday 29th September 2024
PJ shares his transformative experience of the spiritual awakening promised in Step Twelve of AA, offering insights and practical advice for those in recovery.
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Episode Overview
- The spiritual awakening in Step Twelve involves a profound change in outlook on life.
- Learning to pray unselfishly can significantly aid in the recovery process.
- Making amends during Step Nine can trigger a deeper spiritual transformation.
- Support from a higher power is crucial for lasting sobriety.
- Helping others in their recovery journey reinforces one's own sobriety.
I know that I've had the spiritual awakening because my life has been transformed and it's not come from me.
In this episode of SoberQ, PJ takes us on a heartfelt journey through Step Twelve of Alcoholics Anonymous, focusing on the 'spiritual awakening' it promises. PJ shares his personal story of transformation, describing how he went from struggling to stay sober to experiencing a profound shift in his outlook on life. He explains that this change wasn't something he achieved alone but was guided by a higher power.
PJ recounts how his desire to drink vanished after he learned to pray unselfishly and how his spiritual awakening truly began to manifest during Step Nine, where he felt compelled to make amends for past wrongs. He emphasises that this newfound honesty and sense of responsibility aren't self-directed but come from a higher source. Throughout the episode, PJ offers practical advice on prayer and making amends, highlighting the importance of supporting others in their recovery journeys.
His anecdotes about facing life's challenges with newfound courage and faith add a touch of humour and relatability. If you're curious about what a spiritual awakening in recovery feels like or looking for inspiration in your own journey, this episode is a must-listen.