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Ralph C at River City Speakers in Sacramento, CA 08-01-25
Ralph C at River City Speakers in Sacramento, CA 08-01-25
Ralph C at River City Speakers in Sacramento, CA 08-01-25
Tuesday 2nd September 2025
Ralph C shares his heartfelt journey to sobriety, blending humour with spiritual insights at River City Speakers.
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Get the buttons here!Ralph C's Journey: A Tale of Sobriety and Spiritual Awakening
Episode Overview
- Ralph shares his journey from addiction to recovery.
- Emphasises the importance of spiritual awakening in sobriety.
- Discusses daily practices like prayer and meditation.
- Highlights humorous anecdotes from his past.
- Explains the role of sponsorship in AA.
Wake up. Waking up. Having a spiritual awakening as the result of these steps.
What drives someone to seek a life without alcohol? Ralph C's story at River City Speakers in Sacramento is a heartfelt exploration of this very question. Ralph, a recovered alcoholic, shares his journey with humour and sincerity, recounting the transformative power of Alcoholics Anonymous. He candidly talks about his 'moment of clarity'—a pivotal point where he realised he couldn't keep drinking and sought divine help.
His tale is peppered with amusing anecdotes, like the time he exaggerated the fine for his drinking incident, only to realise it was much less. Ralph's speech is a blend of personal stories and spiritual musings, with references to Anthony DeMello's book 'Awareness' and the idea that many people live their lives asleep. Ralph emphasises the importance of waking up spiritually and how AA has become a way of life for him.
With over 22 years of sobriety, Ralph shares how he maintains his spiritual condition daily, using prayer and meditation to stay grounded. His story is not just about overcoming addiction but about finding a purpose and living a life full of gratitude. If you're looking for inspiration or curious about the spiritual side of recovery, Ralph's talk is both enlightening and engaging. What lessons can we learn from Ralph's journey? Dive into this episode to find out.