Quiet Time & Two Way Prayer
Quiet Time & Two Way Prayer

Father Bill W.

Father Bill W. explores the transformative power of Quiet Time and Two Way Prayer, offering insights into their role in addiction recovery.

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Father Bill W.

I’m an Episcopal (Anglican) priest in recovery from alcoholism since 1972. I've spent my career in addiction treatment focused on 12-Step spirituality and exploring the pioneer history of AA. In discovering the lost 11th Step practice of Two Way Prayer, my program underwent a life-changing transformation. As Bill Wilson said, “ something was lost from AA when we stopped emphasizing the morning meditation." My mission now is helping people in 12-Step Fellowships explore a deeper understanding of spiritual practice and how it connects us to the "Great Reality" within. -Fr. Bill W. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fatherbillw/support

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Finding Strength Through Quiet Time & Two Way Prayer

Episode Overview

Two Way Prayer is part of a broader morning practice known as Quiet Time.
AA pioneers considered morning meditation essential for sobriety.
Quiet Time helps fill the 'hole in the soul' experienced by addicts.
Spiritual practices offer alternatives to traditional meeting-focused recovery.
Incorporating Quiet Time into daily life can transform one's recovery journey.

“"Inside of each alcoholic and addict, there seems to be a hole in our soul. It's longing to be filled."”

How do people find strength in their journey to sobriety? Father Bill W. takes us on a reflective exploration of 'Quiet Time' and 'Two Way Prayer' in this episode. With a career rooted in addiction treatment and 12-Step spirituality, Father Bill W. shares his personal transformation through the rediscovery of this forgotten practice. He explains how Two Way Prayer is not just a fleeting moment but part of a broader morning ritual that connects one to the 'Great Reality' within.

Drawing from AA's pioneer history and his own experiences, he highlights the importance of morning meditation, which was once considered essential by AA's founders. Father Bill W. also discusses how this practice can fill the 'hole in the soul' that many addicts experience, offering an alternative to the traditional meeting-centric approach. The episode is filled with engaging anecdotes, spiritual insights, and practical advice for incorporating these practices into daily life.

You'll be inspired to rethink your morning routine and consider how it might change your recovery journey. Could this be the missing piece in your path to sobriety?

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