Father Bill W.
Father Bill W.
AA: Spiritual and/or Religious-Vasu R. / A Hindu in Recovery
AA: Spiritual and/or Religious-Vasu R. / A Hindu in Recovery
AA: Spiritual and/or Religious-Vasu R. / A Hindu in Recovery
Monday 4th January 2021
Join Father Bill W. and Vasu R. as they explore how spiritual practices like yoga and meditation aid recovery in AA.
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Get the buttons here!Finding Faith: A Hindu's Path to Recovery in AA
I think some of the things that we are raised with as children, as youngsters, they affect us profoundly at levels and depths that later events just can't do.
Imagine being born into a rich tapestry of religious tradition, only to find your path to recovery through a completely different spiritual practice. In this episode, Father Bill W., an Episcopal priest who has been in recovery for nearly five decades, sits down with Vasu R., a Hindu who found sobriety through Alcoholics Anonymous 26 years ago.
Vasu shares his compelling journey from his roots in the Brahmin class in India to his current life in Dallas, where he continues to serve both local and international communities by organizing AA workshops and retreats back in his homeland. Father Bill and Vasu dive deep into the unique challenges of finding AA meetings in India, a country where alcoholism is often stigmatized and recovery resources are scarce.
They also discuss the transformative power of spiritual practices like hatha yoga and meditation, which have played a significant role in Vasu's recovery journey. Father Bill revisits the lost 11th Step practice of Two Way Prayer, emphasizing its importance in maintaining conscious contact with a higher power. This episode is a treasure trove of insights for anyone interested in the intersection of spirituality and recovery.
Whether you're navigating your own path to sobriety or supporting someone who is, you'll find valuable lessons and inspiration in Vasu's story. Father Bill's thoughtful questions and Vasu's candid reflections make for a deeply engaging conversation that underscores the universal need for spiritual connection in the journey to recovery. Tune in to explore how different spiritual traditions can converge to offer hope and healing.
This isn't just about staying sober; it's about finding a deeper sense of purpose and connection along the way.