The Point San Francisco
The Point San Francisco
Principle Four: Courage
Principle Four: Courage
Principle Four: Courage
Monday 1st April 2024
Join John W. as he shares his journey of understanding and practising the principle of courage in recovery, offering inspiration and practical advice.
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Episode Overview
- Courage is about facing fears, not just physical danger.
- Joining AA helped John achieve a daily reprieve from alcoholism.
- Memorable characters like Maggie illustrate AA principles through humour and wisdom.
- Zoom meetings provided a sense of community during the pandemic.
- Taking fearless inventories is essential for honing the principle of courage.
Have courage. You are not alone in this battle.
Courage isn't just about facing physical danger—it's also about confronting the fears that come with addiction and recovery. In this episode of 'The Point San Francisco', John W. takes us on his journey of understanding and embodying the principle of courage. He starts by sharing how he once had a vague intellectual idea of courage, but it wasn't until he faced the realities of alcoholism that he truly grasped its meaning.
John delves into his personal battle with alcohol, describing how joining AA helped him achieve a daily reprieve from his disease. With the support of others, he worked through the 12 steps and began to live by the 12 traditions and concepts of AA. Along the way, he encountered memorable characters like Maggie, an octogenarian whose humour and wisdom left a lasting impact on him.
Through laughter and tears, Maggie illustrated the principles of AA without explicitly naming them, making them more relatable and impactful. John reflects on how each principle, including courage, became a guiding light during his recovery. He recounts how attending Zoom meetings during the pandemic helped him feel less alone and reinforced the importance of courage in his journey.
By taking fearless inventories and confronting his fears, John honed the principle of courage, which became an essential tool in his spiritual kit. This episode is a powerful reminder that no difficulty is too great to overcome with integrity and fortitude. If you're looking for inspiration and practical advice on practising courage in your own recovery journey, this episode is a must-listen.