The Recovery Show
The Recovery Show
Secular Healing: Working Step Three – 419
Secular Healing: Working Step Three – 419
Secular Healing: Working Step Three – 419
Monday 21st October 2024
Spencer and Marilyn discuss secular approaches to Step Three in Al-Anon, offering insights for atheists and agnostics in recovery.
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Episode Overview
- Secular approaches can make the Twelve Steps accessible for atheists and agnostics.
- 'Any Faith or None' Al-Anon meeting offers a welcoming space without religious language.
- Trusting a higher power can be interpreted in various non-religious ways.
- Adapting traditional literature helps create an inclusive environment.
- Taking recovery one step at a time can lead to personal growth and serenity.
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Ever wondered how to approach the Twelve Steps if you're an atheist or agnostic? This episode of The Recovery Show dives into the challenges and successes of working Step Three from a secular perspective. Spencer and Marilyn share their experiences and insights, focusing on turning one's will and life over to the care of something greater than oneself without invoking traditional religious language.
Marilyn discusses founding the 'Any Faith or None' Al-Anon meeting, a group that has rapidly grown since its inception during the pandemic. This group welcomes individuals regardless of their religious beliefs, offering a unique space for those who might struggle with the spiritual language often found in recovery programs. The episode begins with a touching reading from 'A Little Time for Myself,' which sets the tone for a discussion about trust and taking things one step at a time.
Marilyn opens up about her personal journey, including the challenges she faced growing up in a household affected by alcoholism and her path to finding serenity through Al-Anon. She also shares how the 'Any Faith or None' group operates, including their decision to avoid group prayers and allow members to rephrase traditional Al-Anon literature to better fit their beliefs. Spencer and Marilyn's conversation is filled with practical advice for those struggling with the religious aspects of the Twelve Steps.
They offer alternative ways to interpret Step Three and discuss how embracing a higher power can be about finding something larger than oneself, whether that's nature, universal love, or even a sense of community. This episode is a must-listen for anyone looking for secular approaches to recovery. Curious about how you can make the Twelve Steps work for you, regardless of your spiritual beliefs? Tune in to hear Spencer and Marilyn's thoughtful and inclusive discussion.