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Workshop: Emotional Sobriety - Joe & Charlie - Part 1 of 2
Workshop: Emotional Sobriety - Joe & Charlie - Part 1 of 2
Workshop: Emotional Sobriety - Joe & Charlie - Part 1 of 2
Monday 29th May 2023
Explore emotional sobriety with Joe & Charlie in this AA workshop, uncovering the foundations of recovery, unity, and service.
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Episode Overview
- Emotional sobriety goes beyond abstinence; it's about emotional stability.
- Recovery supports unity and service within AA.
- The 12 steps are designed to achieve spiritual awakening.
- Emotional sobriety helps maintain joy in sobriety.
- AA's traditions are born from experience, ensuring unity.
To be sober and not have emotional sobriety usually leads us right back to drinking.
Ever wondered what it takes to achieve emotional sobriety? This episode features the legendary Joe and Charlie, along with John W, as they lead a fascinating workshop held at the Wilson House in 1990. Emotional sobriety is a crucial concept in Alcoholics Anonymous, going beyond mere abstinence to address the emotional stability needed to maintain sobriety. Joe and Charlie bring their unique humour and wisdom to the table, dissecting the importance of AA's three legacies: recovery, unity, and service.
They argue that recovery forms the foundation for the other two, emphasising how practising unity and service without recovery can lead to chaos. The workshop is peppered with anecdotes from AA history, offering listeners a glimpse into the formation of AA's traditions and steps. The hosts discuss how emotional sobriety allows individuals to stay sober while feeling good about it. They explore each of the 12 steps, highlighting the action required in each one to achieve a spiritual awakening.
The episode is not just about staying sober; it's about finding joy in sobriety and avoiding the pitfalls of emotional turmoil that can lead back to drinking. This session ends abruptly but promises more insights in part two. Dive into this episode to understand how emotional sobriety can transform your journey in AA. Have you ever considered how emotional stability plays a role in your recovery journey?