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New Year, New Hope: Spiritual Skeptics Welcome
New Year, New Hope: Spiritual Skeptics Welcome
New Year, New Hope: Spiritual Skeptics Welcome
Monday 11th January 2021
Join A.J. Adams as he shares his journey from skepticism to spirituality in AA, emphasizing acceptance and willingness in recovery.
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Get the buttons here!Skeptic's Path to Spirituality: A.J. Adams on Finding Hope in AA
I've come to believe that spirituality in AA is built on two foundations: acceptance and willingness.
Ever felt skeptical about the spiritual side of Alcoholics Anonymous? You're not alone. In this engaging episode, A.J. Adams, author of 'Undrunk: A Skeptic's Guide to AA', opens up about his journey from doubt to acceptance. Adams candidly shares how he initially approached AA with a healthy dose of skepticism, especially when it came to the spiritual aspects. He emphasizes that you don't need to believe in an all-knowing deity for AA to work for you.
Instead, recognizing that you're not an all-knowing supreme being yourself can be a game-changer. Adams recounts his personal story of moving away from a life dominated by alcohol and gradually finding a sense of acceptance and willingness to embrace spirituality. His journey is filled with moments of blunt and beautiful wisdom, showing that spirituality in recovery can sneak up on you in unexpected ways.
He stresses that while embracing spirituality requires courage and an open mind, it's the acceptance of alcoholism that's the real must-have in AA. Through his narrative, Adams illustrates that spirituality isn't something you have to understand fully right away. It's a process, and sometimes, people never get it entirely—and that's okay. His story is one of hope, highlighting the power of rationalism and science alongside spirituality.
For those on their own recovery journey, Adams's insights offer a blend of inspiration and practical advice. If you're curious about how to balance skepticism with the spiritual elements of recovery, this episode is a must-listen. Adams's experiences remind us that recovery is deeply personal, and finding your path may involve a mix of science, rationalism, and a bit of faith.