September 02 Grudges - Transitions Daily Alcohol Recovery Readings PodcastSeptember 02 Grudges - Transitions Daily Alcohol Recovery Readings Podcast
Transitions Daily Alcoholics Anonymous Recovery Readings Podcast
Short AA readings, presented by Kurt L., focus on grudges, anger, group autonomy, willingness, reliance on a higher power, and the value of sharing the recovery message. The content aims to offer a brief daily boost for those considering sobriety or already in recovery.
6:59•2 Sept 2026
Letting Go of Grudges and Finding a Reason to Believe in Sobriety
Episode Overview
- Holding grudges and planning revenge mainly harms the person holding the anger.
- AA groups are autonomous but must keep sobriety as their single objective.
- Willingness to believe there is a reason for your life can be the starting point for working the steps.
- Alcoholics almost never recover on personal resources alone and benefit from fellowship and guidance.
- Sharing your AA story with another alcoholic is an important part of your own ongoing recovery.
“We were really hitting ourselves with the club of anger we had intended to use on others.”
What can we learn from those who have battled addiction? This short daily episode from Transitions Daily zeroes in on some of the emotional and spiritual hurdles that often sit between someone and lasting sobriety, with a particular focus on anger, grudges and the courage to lean on others. Read by Kurt L. from Albuquerque, New Mexico, the session strings together classic Alcoholics Anonymous sources into one compact audio.
You’ll hear reflections on how harbouring grudges and planning revenge ends up hurting the person holding the anger most, summed up in the striking reminder that, "we were really hitting ourselves with the club of anger we had intended to use on others." There’s also a sharp one-liner that sticks: "Anger is the hot wind that extinguishes the light of reason." The episode speaks to people who are tired of trying to battle alcohol alone.
AA writings point out that, "Alcoholics almost never recover on their personal resources alone," and share a vivid story of two prospectors, a frozen cabin and a chance encounter with an AA book that sparked sobriety in one of them. It’s the kind of tale that makes you think about how unexpected help can show up. For anyone wrestling with belief or sceptical about spiritual ideas, there’s gentle reassurance.
One reflection talks about being "willing to believe that there is a reason" for your life, even if you don’t know what it is yet. That willingness is framed as the key that opens the door to action, honesty and a connection with a higher power. Rounding things out, the readings stress the importance of sharing your story with other alcoholics, emphasising that passing on the message is a vital part of your own recovery.
If you’re looking for a quick daily nudge to stay honest, let go of grudges and remember you don’t have to do this alone, this episode might be worth your time. What small step towards willingness could you take today?
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