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Big Book Study: The Disciplines of Service (Part 13 of 15)
Big Book Study: The Disciplines of Service (Part 13 of 15)
Big Book Study: The Disciplines of Service (Part 13 of 15)
Wednesday 19th March 2025
Chris S. shares his 20-year journey in AA, emphasising the importance of service and the 12 steps in achieving lasting sobriety.
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Episode Overview
- Service plays a crucial role in maintaining long-term sobriety.
- True recovery comes from diligently working the 12 steps.
- A good sponsor is essential for guidance through the recovery process.
- The set-aside prayer helps keep an open mind to new experiences.
- Helping others is key to personal spiritual growth.
If you're not working the 12 steps, you have no right to expect it to work
Chris S. takes centre stage in this riveting episode of Sober Cast, diving deep into the Disciplines of Service as part of an in-depth Big Book study. Celebrating his 20 years of sobriety, Chris shares his transformative journey through Alcoholics Anonymous, highlighting the importance of service in maintaining long-term recovery. He candidly discusses his early struggles and how he threw himself into the fellowship, attending multiple meetings a week and taking on various service roles.
Chris emphasises that while fellowship can keep you sober, true recovery and freedom come from working the 12 steps diligently. He recalls how a set of tapes changed his perspective on recovery, stressing the necessity of ego deflation and spiritual growth. Chris also talks about the crucial role of a good sponsor and the significance of the set-aside prayer in staying open to new experiences. His message is clear: real change requires hard work and a commitment to helping others.
This episode is a treasure trove of wisdom for anyone seeking to deepen their understanding of AA's principles and the transformative power of service. Whether you're new to sobriety or a seasoned member, Chris's insights are bound to resonate with you. So, why not take a moment to listen and reflect on how you can incorporate these disciplines into your own recovery journey?