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Ryan R. Step One Emotional Sobriety Conference June 2024
Ryan R. Step One Emotional Sobriety Conference June 2024
Ryan R. Step One Emotional Sobriety Conference June 2024
Tuesday 29th October 2024
Ryan R. shares his powerful journey through Step One at the Emotional Sobriety Conference. A blend of humour, honesty, and valuable recovery insights.
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Episode Overview
- Ryan R. shares his journey through Step One of Alcoholics Anonymous.
- Highlights the importance of daily practices like prayer and meditation.
- Discusses the transformative power of AA meetings and sponsorship.
- Emphasises the significance of surrender in the recovery process.
- Uses humour and personal anecdotes to engage and inspire.
The best thing that can happen to an alcoholic is experiencing hopelessness because that's when real surrender begins.
Ryan R. brings an electrifying and heartfelt talk to the Emotional Sobriety Conference, sharing his journey through Step One of Alcoholics Anonymous. Hosted by the Everything or Nothing Group in Gainesville, FL, Ryan's story is a rollercoaster of emotions, filled with personal anecdotes and raw honesty. From his early days struggling with alcoholism to finding a home in the Big Book Boot Camp in Austin, Texas, Ryan's narrative is both gripping and relatable.
His humour and candour about his experiences—like trying to make a joke at a 12-step meeting in Los Angeles that fell flat—add a touch of lightness to his otherwise intense journey. He discusses his sobriety date, March 12th, 2016, and the transformative power of AA meetings and sponsorship. Ryan also highlights the importance of daily practices like prayer, meditation, and service work, which keep him grounded and spiritually fit.
His reflections on working with Emmett Fox and the significance of surrender in recovery offer valuable insights for anyone grappling with addiction. Ryan's talk is not just about the struggles but also about the beauty of finding peace and contentment in sobriety. If you're looking for an authentic and inspiring story that combines humour with deep reflections on recovery, this episode is a must-listen.