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Burning Desire: ”The God Word” w/ Leia O.
Burning Desire: ”The God Word” w/ Leia O.
Burning Desire: ”The God Word” w/ Leia O.
Friday 12th January 2024
Leia O. discusses her atheist perspective on spirituality in AA, offering personal insights and humor on navigating the 'God word'.
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Get the buttons here!Leia O.'s Journey: Finding Spirituality in AA Without a Traditional 'God'
Episode Overview
- Leia O. shares her personal journey of grappling with the 'God word' in AA as an atheist
- The discussion emphasizes the experiential nature of finding a higher power and the lack of pressure for predefined conceptions
- Insights and anecdotes from the hosts provide reassurance and understanding for those navigating the 'God word'
- The episode offers a candid and humorous exploration of spirituality within the context of the 12-step program
- Listeners gain valuable insights into addressing challenges related to the 'God word' in recovery
The thing is that when you say the f word or the c word or supposedly the g word everybody knows what it means but when you say the god word especially when you're new to aa uh you have no idea and and and you're an agnostic or atheist like i was you don't know what that means yeah it's just it's not it sounds weird right sure yeah so just a bit of background
Ever wondered how atheists navigate the spiritual aspects of Alcoholics Anonymous? In this engaging episode, Leia O. joins the hosts to tackle the often daunting concept of the 'God word' in AA. Leia opens up about her initial struggles with the idea of a higher power and how she found her own path to spirituality within the program. As an atheist, Leia faced unique challenges but discovered that spirituality in AA doesn't have to fit a predefined mold.
The conversation delves into common misconceptions and pressures around the 'God word', emphasizing that the journey is deeply personal and experiential. Through candid discussions and humorous anecdotes, Leia and the hosts share their own experiences of connecting with a higher power, offering a refreshing and inclusive perspective on spirituality in recovery. This episode is a comforting listen for anyone hesitant about exploring spirituality in AA, providing a sense of community and understanding for those on a similar path.