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October 07 Gratitude - Transitions Daily Alcohol Recovery Readings Podcast
October 07 Gratitude - Transitions Daily Alcohol Recovery Readings Podcast
October 07 Gratitude - Transitions Daily Alcohol Recovery Readings Podcast
Monday 7th October 2024
Discover the power of gratitude in sobriety with daily reflections and recovery quotes from various AA resources. Tune in for inspiration and practical advice.
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Episode Overview
- Gratitude is essential for maintaining sobriety.
- Step 11 focuses on prayer and meditation to connect with a higher power.
- Daily personal inventory helps manage reactions to disturbances.
- Spiritual fitness allows you to handle social situations involving alcohol.
- Following a higher power's guidance can lead to a new and wonderful life.
A full and thankful heart cannot entertain great conceits. When brimming with gratitude, one's heartbeat must surely result in outgoing love
In this episode of the Transitions Daily Alcoholics Anonymous Recovery Readings Podcast, Cindy L from Fort Worth, Texas, takes you through a collection of powerful recovery quotes and reflections. The episode focuses on gratitude, emphasising the importance of maintaining a thankful heart in the journey towards sobriety. You'll hear insights from various AA resources like 'Twenty-Four Hours a Day', 'A.A. Thought for the Day', and 'Daily Reflections'.
Bill W.'s words from 'The Language of the Heart' remind us that a heart full of gratitude leads to outgoing love, which is one of the finest emotions we can experience. Cindy also touches on Step 11, highlighting the role of prayer and meditation in improving our conscious contact with a higher power. This episode explores how seeking explicit guidance from God can sometimes lead to self-serving rationalisations, emphasising the need for a balanced approach.
The reflections continue with a discussion on daily monitoring and personal inventory, as outlined in the 12 Steps and 12 Traditions. The spiritual axiom from the tenth step reminds us that disturbances often indicate something wrong within us, and it's our responsibility to manage our reactions. The episode also challenges common misconceptions about living a sober life, such as avoiding places where alcohol is present.
Instead, it suggests that being spiritually fit allows us to navigate these situations without compromising our sobriety. The 'Big Book Quote' encourages following the dictates of a higher power to live in a new and wonderful world, regardless of current circumstances. If you're looking for daily motivation and practical advice on maintaining sobriety, this episode is a must-listen. It offers valuable insights and reflections that can help you stay grounded and grateful on your recovery journey.
Why not give it a listen and see how these readings resonate with your own experiences?