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December 10 Selfishness - Transitions Daily Alcohol Recovery Readings Podcast
December 10 Selfishness - Transitions Daily Alcohol Recovery Readings Podcast
December 10 Selfishness - Transitions Daily Alcohol Recovery Readings Podcast
Tuesday 10th December 2019
Tune into Transitions Daily Podcast as Kirsty S discusses overcoming selfishness in sobriety with daily AA readings and practical tips.
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Get the buttons here!Breaking Free from Selfishness: Insights from Transitions Daily Podcast
Above everything, we alcoholics must be rid of this selfishness. We must, or it kills us.
Ever wondered how selfishness might be holding you back in your sobriety journey? This episode of the 'Transitions Daily Alcoholics Anonymous Recovery Readings Podcast' dives into the heart of this issue. Kirsty S from The East Midlands in the UK takes the mic to share daily readings from trusted AA resources like 'Twenty-Four Hours A Day', 'A.A. Thought for the Day', 'Daily Reflections', and 'As Bill Sees It'. The central theme?
Overcoming selfishness, a common hurdle for many on the path to recovery. Kirsty highlights a powerful quote from Alcoholics Anonymous: 'Above everything, we alcoholics must be rid of this selfishness. We must, or it kills us'. This stark reminder underscores the deadly nature of selfishness in the context of addiction. But how do you tackle such a deep-seated trait? Kirsty suggests that giving to others is a vital step.
She reads from 'A Vision for You' by Bill W: 'That motive [of giving to others] became secondary. It was transcended by the happiness they had found in giving themselves for others'. This idea of finding joy in selflessness is a recurring theme in AA teachings. The episode also touches on the twelfth step of AA, which involves spreading the message to fellow alcoholics.
A quote from 'Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions' reads, 'The wonderful energy it releases and the eager action by which it carries our message to the next suffering alcoholic...is the payoff, the magnificent reality of Alcoholics Anonymous'. Kirsty emphasizes that helping others can be incredibly rewarding and is a cornerstone of recovery. Family dynamics are another topic Kirsty explores. She reads, 'Let no alcoholic say he cannot recover unless he has his family back. This just isn't so'.
This quote reassures listeners that recovery is possible even without family support, focusing instead on one's relationship with a higher power. Finally, Kirsty discusses the importance of building a strong foundation for fellowship and spiritual growth. She shares a quote from 'Twenty-Four Hours A Day': 'Drinking fellowship has been praised in song and story. The cup that cheers has become famous as a means of companionship.
But we realize that the higher centers of our brains are dulled by alcohol and such fellowship cannot be on the highest plane'. True fellowship, she notes, is based on sobriety and spiritual connection. In essence, this episode offers valuable insights into overcoming selfishness, embracing selflessness, and building a solid foundation for lasting recovery. Whether you're new to sobriety or have been on this path for a while, Kirsty's reflections provide both guidance and inspiration.