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THE PROFESSOR AND THE PARADOX – 2nd Edition
THE PROFESSOR AND THE PARADOX – 2nd Edition
THE PROFESSOR AND THE PARADOX – 2nd Edition
Thursday 5th November 2020
Listen to 'The Professor and the Paradox' on The Big Book Podcast to uncover four key paradoxes of AA that guide recovery.
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Get the buttons here!The Professor and the Paradox: Unveiling AA's Four Core Paradoxes
We must, and we do- surrender in order to win. But in order to keep whatever it is we get in AA, we must go about giving it away to others for no fees or rewards of any kind.
Imagine finding hope in a paradox. That's exactly what John P. discovered in his journey with Alcoholics Anonymous, and he shares his insights in the story 'The Professor and the Paradox' from the second edition of the Big Book. This episode of 'The Big Book Podcast' features Howard L.
narrating this compelling tale, which outlines four key paradoxes of the AA program: we surrender to win, we give away to keep, we suffer to get well, and we die to live. These paradoxes might sound confusing at first, but they hold profound truths about recovery and sobriety. John P.'s story is unique because it appeared only in the second edition of the Big Book, making it a hidden gem for many AA members.
With 12 years of sobriety under his belt, John offers a heartfelt update to his original story in a 1967 issue of the Grapevine. He reflects on how AA isn't just about quitting drinking; it's about changing self-centered behaviors, facing uncomfortable truths, and addressing emotional shortcomings through the Twelve Steps. Howard L.'s narration brings John's words to life, emphasizing that the Twelve Steps are more than just guidelines—they're a way of living that requires daily commitment. John P.
eloquently states that in AA, 'We don't just quit drinking. We learn to change our self-centeredness, to stop running away from things we don't like, and to remove or at least adjust our emotional shortcomings.' This episode is a testament to the transformative power of AA's principles and the importance of community and support in the journey to sobriety.
Whether you're new to AA or a long-time member, this episode offers valuable insights into the paradoxes that make the program so effective. It's a reminder that recovery is not a solitary journey but one that thrives on sharing and mutual support.