Breaking Free: Unselfishness in AA's Pioneer Program with Matt D.
Freeing ourselves from bondage to the self brings us to the freedom of the soul.
Imagine a life where you're no longer shackled by selfish desires. In this episode, Father Bill W. sits down with Matt D., the Executive Director of All Addicts Anonymous, to unpack the essence of unselfishness within AA's original pioneer program. They dive into the Four Absolutes: Honesty, Purity, Unselfishness, and Love, focusing on how these principles can guide us towards a more liberated existence.
Matt and Father Bill explore the idea that we have two centers of consciousness—one rooted in the body and another in the soul. By breaking free from the constraints of our bodily self, we can access a deeper, more soulful freedom. Drawing from an article titled 'Egotism: The Disease Within the Disease', this conversation sheds light on how selfishness and egotism are at the core of addiction.
The episode is a treasure trove of insights, emphasizing the need for balance, humility, and a deeper understanding of our true nature. If you're on a journey to overcome addiction or simply looking to enrich your spiritual practice, this episode offers valuable perspectives on how to break free from the bondage of self.