Taking the Steps - Step 12 - May 20 2023Taking the Steps - Step 12 - May 20 2023
Purpose of this Book - Intensive Big Book Study
Hosts explore Step 12, focusing on spreading hope and integrating recovery principles into daily life.
1:01:50•20 May 2023
Step 12: Spreading Hope and Embracing Change
Episode Overview
- Step 12 involves carrying the message to other alcoholics and practicing principles in all aspects of life
- The hosts emphasize the importance of intensive work with other alcoholics and share their own experiences
- The episode highlights the transformative power of the recovery program and the significance of spiritual progress
- The hosts stress the necessity of spiritual awakening as a result of the steps and the profound impact of helping others on one's own recovery journey
- Listeners gain valuable insights into working with individuals struggling with alcoholism and the positive changes brought about by the recovery program
“Our problems were of our own making, guys. It goes back to what starts to be intimated on page 44, but is really put in front of us on page 60, right? Bottles were only a simple symbol. Liquor was but a symptom, the inside stuff, the thoughts, the feelings, the attitudes. That's a real problem.”
Have you ever wondered what it truly means to help others while helping yourself? In this episode of 'Purpose of this Book - Intensive Big Book Study', hosts David G, Heather, and others dive deep into Step 12 of the Alcoholics Anonymous recovery program. This step is all about carrying the message to other alcoholics and integrating the principles learned into every aspect of life.
The hosts share their own journeys, highlighting the transformative power of spiritual awakening and the profound impact that helping others can have on personal recovery. With a mix of personal anecdotes and practical advice, this episode offers a heartfelt look at how working intensively with others struggling with alcoholism not only aids their recovery but also strengthens one's own spiritual fitness.
If you're looking for inspiration and practical tips on how to live a life of service and sobriety, this episode is a must-listen.
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