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Workshop: Steps 1-3 (Sandy B) Part 1 of 4
Workshop: Steps 1-3 (Sandy B) Part 1 of 4
Workshop: Steps 1-3 (Sandy B) Part 1 of 4
Tuesday 16th January 2024
Join Sandy B as he covers AA's first three steps, emphasizing joy, flexibility, and spiritual growth for lasting sobriety.
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Get the buttons here!Sandy B's Workshop: Embracing the First Steps to Sobriety
Episode Overview
- Sandy emphasizes the importance of happiness in long-term sobriety
- The program is designed to provide flexibility and elbow room, especially for newcomers
- The workshop delves into the history and spiritual nature of Alcoholics Anonymous
- Bill's desperate struggle with alcohol leads to a spiritual awakening and hope
- The episode explores the journey from surrendering to a higher power to adopting a god-centered approach for sustainable sobriety
If you're in AA and you're not happy, you're doing it wrong. It's that simple, and it puts it on your back to figure that out and to get a handle on this program so that the power of it can come in because it's real hard to stay miserable and sober for a long time.
Sandy B kicks off an engaging workshop by diving into the first three steps of Alcoholics Anonymous. In this episode, Sandy emphasizes the significance of finding joy and flexibility within the program, key ingredients for long-term sobriety. He candidly discusses how AA is designed to be adaptable, especially for newcomers who are just starting their recovery journey. Sandy shares a bit of AA history, highlighting its spiritual roots and the principles it borrows from various sources.
He recounts the powerful story of Bill, AA's co-founder, and his battle with alcohol, which led to a life-changing spiritual awakening. This episode takes you through the essential process of surrendering to a higher power and adopting a god-centered approach, stressing how aligning willpower with a higher power can lead to lasting sobriety.