Father Bill W.
Father Bill W.
Meeting the Great Reality Within: Keep it Simple
Meeting the Great Reality Within: Keep it Simple
Meeting the Great Reality Within: Keep it Simple
Wednesday 30th October 2024
Fr. Bill W. explores Thomas R. Kelly's 'A Testament of Devotion', discussing the importance of simplicity and spiritual practice in recovery.
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Get the buttons here!Embracing Simplicity: Fr. Bill W. on Spiritual Practice in Recovery
Episode Overview
- The importance of keeping things simple in recovery.
- How external busyness reflects internal chaos.
- The role of morning meditation in maintaining spiritual connection.
- Integrating multiple selves into a cohesive whole.
- Focus on connection, correction, and direction for true recovery.
If we can get the internal right, the inner world right, then the outer world is going to keep chugging along, but it’s not going to throw us
In this episode, Fr. Bill W. wraps up his insightful series on Thomas R. Kelly's 'A Testament of Devotion', focusing on the final chapter, 'The Simplification of Life'. As an Episcopal priest in recovery since 1972, Fr. Bill brings a wealth of experience and a deep understanding of 12-Step spirituality. He discusses the importance of keeping things simple, a principle echoed by both Kelly and the early pioneers of AA. Fr.
Bill explores how the busyness and complications of our external world often mirror the chaos within us, and how finding inner peace can transform our outer lives. He shares Kelly's perspective on the 'Great Reality' within us and the need to integrate our many selves into a cohesive whole. Through personal anecdotes and reflections, Fr. Bill emphasises the significance of morning meditation and constant communication with a higher power, a practice he believes is crucial for true recovery.
He encourages listeners to focus on connection, correction, and direction – three words that encapsulate the essence of the 12-Step program. By simplifying our lives and nurturing our inner spiritual centre, we can find peace and purpose amidst life's demands. This episode is a must-listen for anyone seeking a deeper understanding of spiritual practice in recovery.