Finding Sanity Through Daily Reflections: A Journey in Sobriety
Episode Overview
Reflect on daily actions to maintain sobriety. Balance today's books without carrying yesterday's baggage. Step 11 fosters self-love and humility. Seek inspiration and intuition through prayer and meditation. AA's teachings can transform your attitude towards alcohol.
We will seldom be interested in liquor. If tempted, we recoil from it as if from a hot flame
Ever wondered how daily reflections can help maintain your sobriety? This episode of the Transitions Daily Alcoholics Anonymous Recovery Readings Podcast, hosted by Charlie L. from St. Paul, Minnesota, dives into the theme of sanity and self-reflection. Charlie shares his personal journey, acknowledging that his actions, whether drunk or sober, were far from sane before joining AA. This realisation led him to confront the irrationality of his drinking habits.
The episode features a variety of recovery quotes from well-known AA resources like 'Twenty-Four Hours a Day', 'Daily Reflections', and 'As Bill Sees It'. One powerful quote from 'Daily Reflections' emphasises the importance of balancing today's books without dragging along yesterday's baggage. It's a poignant reminder to make an honest daily inventory, reflecting on actions and their impact. Charlie also discusses Step 11, which focuses on improving conscious contact with a higher power.
He highlights how this practice fosters self-love and humility, while also acknowledging past unhealthy behaviours. The episode encourages listeners to seek inspiration and intuition through prayer and meditation, aligning daily actions with a higher purpose. A particularly striking part of the podcast is a quote from the Big Book: 'We will seldom be interested in liquor. If tempted, we recoil from it as if from a hot flame'. This encapsulates the transformative power of AA's teachings.
If you're looking for daily motivation and practical advice on maintaining sobriety, this episode is a must-listen. It offers a blend of personal anecdotes and timeless wisdom, making it relatable and inspiring for anyone on the journey to recovery.