Avoiding Emotional Booby Traps in Sobriety
Episode Overview
Avoid quick-tempered criticism and silent scorn. Practice self-restraint to avoid emotional traps. Share your painful past to help others. Regular contact with newcomers is crucial. Overcoming selfishness is key to recovery.
Nothing pays off like restraint of tongue and pen
Feeling trapped by emotional pitfalls? In this episode of the Transitions Daily Alcoholics Anonymous Recovery Readings Podcast, Brittany F from Houston, Texas, brings you a thought-provoking reflection on 'Booby Traps'. These are the emotional snares we often fall into, such as quick-tempered criticism and silent scorn. Drawing from the Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions, Brittany emphasises the importance of self-restraint and the power of stepping back to think before reacting.
This episode is packed with wisdom from various AA resources, including Daily Reflections and As Bill Sees It. You'll hear about the transformative power of sharing your painful past to help others and the importance of regular contact with newcomers. A touching anecdote about a disruptive meeting attendee serves as a poignant reminder that we are more alike than different. Brittany also touches on the root of many troubles—selfishness—and how overcoming it is crucial for recovery.
If you're looking for daily inspiration and practical advice to navigate your sobriety journey, this episode is a must-listen. Remember, nothing pays off like restraint of tongue and pen.