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Saturday – Ep: 574 – More about alcoholism – Pages 39-40 – The alcoholic will be unable to stop drinking on the basis of self-knowledge!
Saturday – Ep: 574 – More about alcoholism – Pages 39-40 – The alcoholic will be unable to stop drinking on the basis of self-knowledge!
Saturday – Ep: 574 – More about alcoholism – Pages 39-40 – The alcoholic will be unable to stop drinking on the basis of self-knowledge!
Monday 25th November 2024
Discover why self-knowledge alone can't stop drinking and how spirituality plays a crucial role in recovery in this episode of 'Experience The Big Book'.
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Episode Overview
- Self-knowledge alone is not enough to prevent drinking.
- A spiritual connection with God is crucial for recovery.
- Modern treatment methods have shifted away from a God-centred approach.
- Characters like Jim and Fred illustrate the limitations of self-knowledge.
- Recovery involves more than meetings and reading; it requires spiritual commitment.
Self-knowledge won't help me. I'll just be smart. That one guy said, you know, I told my sponsor, well, I've been in treatment 50 times. He said, you spent $500,000 on a big book.
In this episode of 'Experience The Big Book', Dr. Mike dives into the crucial topic of self-knowledge and its limitations in the fight against alcoholism. Drawing from pages 39-40 of the AA Big Book, he discusses how self-awareness alone isn't enough to stop an alcoholic from drinking. Dr. Mike emphasises the need for a spiritual connection, particularly with God, to truly overcome the urge to drink.
He shares personal reflections on how modern treatment methods have shifted away from a God-centred approach to a more self-help-focused one, questioning its effectiveness. Through anecdotes about various characters from the Big Book, such as Jim and Fred, Dr. Mike illustrates the 'queer mental twist' that makes self-knowledge insufficient. He highlights that without a relationship with God, alcoholics are at risk of succumbing to their cravings, no matter how much they know about their triggers or themselves. Dr.
Mike's engaging and heartfelt discussion is a reminder that recovery involves more than just meetings and reading; it requires a deep, spiritual commitment. Tune in to understand why embracing a higher power is essential for lasting sobriety and how you can integrate these teachings into your own recovery journey.