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Zac G – How do we watch for selfishness, dishonesty, resentment and fear?
Zac G – How do we watch for selfishness, dishonesty, resentment and fear?
Zac G – How do we watch for selfishness, dishonesty, resentment and fear?
Sunday 20th February 2022
Zac G discusses recognising selfishness, dishonesty, resentment, and fear in recovery, sharing how AA steps and meditation aid his sobriety.
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Episode Overview
- Recognise selfishness, dishonesty, resentment, and fear as key challenges.
- Sponsoring others can help you see your own flaws and fears.
- Prayer and meditation are crucial for managing emotions.
- Sharing struggles with others is about opening up, not fixing oneself.
- Meditation helps distinguish thoughts from reality.
The key to this game that I'm playing, I think, is how do I get okay right now?
Zac G, a long-time member of Alcoholics Anonymous, shares his journey towards sobriety and the importance of recognising selfishness, dishonesty, resentment, and fear. He reflects on how he initially tried to fix external circumstances without addressing his internal struggles. Through working the AA steps, particularly the fourth step, Zac realised that the solution lies within himself and not in changing others. He emphasises the role of God and the necessity of sponsoring other men as part of his recovery process.
Zac candidly discusses how sponsoring others has helped him see his own flaws and fears, allowing him to be more compassionate. He highlights the significance of prayer and meditation in managing these emotions, suggesting that sharing with others is not about fixing oneself but opening up and admitting one's struggles. Zac also touches on the power of meditation in distinguishing thoughts from reality, allowing him to find peace in the present moment.
The episode is a raw and honest exploration of how self-awareness and spiritual practices can aid in overcoming addiction.