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November 08 Authority - Transitions Daily Alcohol Recovery Readings Podcast
November 08 Authority - Transitions Daily Alcohol Recovery Readings Podcast
November 08 Authority - Transitions Daily Alcohol Recovery Readings Podcast
Friday 8th November 2019
Charlie L explores authority's role in AA, community support, meditation, and honesty in recovery on Transitions Daily Podcast.
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Get the buttons here!The Role of Authority in AA: Daily Wisdom from Transitions Daily
We have two authorities which are far more effective. One is benign, the other malign. There is God, our Father, who very simply says: I am waiting for you to do my will.
Ever thought about how authority plays a role in your sobriety journey? In this episode of the 'Transitions Daily Alcoholics Anonymous Recovery Readings Podcast', Charlie L from St. Paul, Minnesota, dives into this very topic. The episode titled 'November 8 Authority' features readings from trusted AA literature like 'Alcoholics Anonymous Comes of Age' by Bill W., 'Daily Reflections', 'Steps and Traditions', and 'As Bill Sees It'.
Charlie highlights the importance of authority within the AA community, sharing a thought-provoking passage: 'We have two authorities which are far more effective. One is benign, the other malign. There is God, our Father, who very simply says: I am waiting for you to do my will'. But that's not all. This episode also touches on the power of community support through the story of Dr. A. Wisehammer, a key figure in AA's growth in Philadelphia.
His story underscores how crucial a supportive network is in overcoming addiction. Additionally, Charlie discusses meditation's role in recovery, quoting from 'Steps and Traditions': 'Meditation is something which can be further developed. It has no boundaries either of width or height, aided by such instruction and example as we can find. It is essentially an individual adventure, something which each one of us works out in his own way'. Charlie doesn't stop there.
He delves into accepting responsibility and letting go of the past, both vital steps in the recovery process. A passage from 'As Bill Sees It' emphasizes how tolerance and honesty are key to staying sober: 'Experience shows that few alcoholics will long stay away from a group just because they don't like the way it is run. Most return and adjust themselves to whatever conditions they must. Some go to a different group or form a new one.
In other words, once an alcoholic fully realizes that he cannot get well alone, he will somehow find a way to get well and stay well in the company of others'. This episode is packed with wisdom and practical advice for anyone on their sobriety journey. If you're looking for daily inspiration and a supportive community, consider joining the Transitions Daily secret Facebook group. It's a space where you can share your struggles and triumphs with others committed to sobriety.