Mad Dog Recovery
Mad Dog Recovery
Steve F. Elm City Speaker Group - Zoom 7-1-20
Steve F. Elm City Speaker Group - Zoom 7-1-20
Steve F. Elm City Speaker Group - Zoom 7-1-20
Friday 3rd July 2020
Steve Farnsworth shares his sobriety journey and insights on AA steps 10 & 11, emphasizing spiritual awakening and practical tools for recovery.
52 minutes
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Episode Overview
- Steve Farnsworth's sobriety journey began in 1989.
- Importance of recognizing and addressing alcoholism.
- Steps 10 & 11 in AA focus on spiritual growth and action.
- Prayer and meditation as tools for conscious awareness.
- Service and compassion enhance personal recovery.
Love without service is not love, and service without love is not service.
In this insightful episode, Steve Farnsworth, a former Navy pilot, shares his journey through sobriety and recovery. His story begins with a critical decision in 1989 to address his alcoholism while stationed in Brunswick, Maine. Faced with the choice between flying planes or continuing his destructive drinking habits, Steve chose the path of sobriety, fueled by self-awareness and a desire to maintain his career.
He recounts the pivotal moment when he realized he was believing his own lies, prompting him to seek help and attend rehab. Throughout the episode, Steve delves into the significance of Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) steps 10 and 11, highlighting their focus on spiritual growth and continual self-improvement. These steps encourage individuals to maintain a conscious awareness of their actions and thoughts, utilizing prayer and meditation as powerful tools.
Steve emphasizes the importance of examining past experiences to learn and grow, ensuring that mistakes are not repeated. Steve candidly discusses his views on the concept of alcoholism as a disease, expressing skepticism while acknowledging the challenges faced by many. He shares how AA meetings initially failed to impress him, but over time, he found solace and connection through service and compassion.
By engaging with others and actively listening, Steve discovered a profound sense of love and community that rekindled childhood feelings of connection. The episode also touches on Steve's personal evolution as he moved to Amherst in 2010, embracing a life dedicated to sobriety and service. He reflects on the necessity of experiencing fear and challenges to effectively help others. This understanding fosters empathy and prevents him from becoming just another 'tingling symbol'—a metaphor for empty noise without genuine compassion.
Steve concludes with a heartfelt message, expressing gratitude for the opportunity to serve and share his journey. His story serves as a powerful reminder of the resilience and transformative power of sobriety, urging listeners to embrace action and spiritual awakening on their path to recovery.