Father Bill W.
Father Bill W.
AA’s Spiritual Roots: Quiet Time: A “Must” in Recovery
AA’s Spiritual Roots: Quiet Time: A “Must” in Recovery
AA’s Spiritual Roots: Quiet Time: A “Must” in Recovery
Friday 10th January 2020
Father Bill W. discusses the importance of Two Way Prayer and morning meditation in AA's early history, offering insights on deeper spiritual practice in recovery.
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Get the buttons here!Quiet Time: Rediscovering AA's Spiritual Practices with Father Bill W.
If you're living on the experience of others, then you can only have belief, perhaps. We may not understand who this god is or what this god is like, and more on that in a moment. But we know it ain't going to come from us. That's not a contradiction, and that's the attitude that we must bring to our quiet time, that we're going to receive something here, something that we very desperately need, and so it's what I call receiving mode.
Ever wondered why some of AA's earliest members valued quiet time with a higher power even more than meetings? In this episode, Father Bill W. dives into the often-overlooked practice of Two Way Prayer and the significance of morning meditation in the early days of Alcoholics Anonymous. Drawing from his deep knowledge of the Oxford group, Father Bill explains how these personal spiritual practices can profoundly impact one's recovery journey.
He unpacks the idea that starting your day with a moment of silence to connect with a higher power isn't just a ritual, but a transformative experience that can provide meaning and purpose in sobriety. Through engaging storytelling and expert insights, Father Bill explores the clash of opposites in recovery and the need for deeper spiritual exploration within 12-Step Fellowships. He sheds light on the history and evolution of AA's spiritual practices, offering listeners a richer understanding of their roots.
Father Bill's reflections are both hopeful and encouraging, providing a fresh perspective on how to integrate spirituality into your recovery. If you're curious about how ancient wisdom can inform modern sobriety, this episode is a must-listen.