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Topic: A Journey Through The Steps - Tim M (Part 2 of 5)
Topic: A Journey Through The Steps - Tim M (Part 2 of 5)
Topic: A Journey Through The Steps - Tim M (Part 2 of 5)
Monday 23rd September 2024
Tim M shares his journey through AA steps, offering practical advice and heartfelt honesty. A must-listen for anyone on the path to recovery.
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Episode Overview
- The direction you're headed in sobriety matters more than your current state.
- Cataloguing past mistakes is crucial for moving forward.
- Attending at least three meetings a week is highly recommended.
- Trust in the AA system - program, principles, people, and prayer.
- Surrendering to a higher power is pivotal for long-term sobriety.
Being on thin ice or solid ground has nothing to do with how well you're doing; it's about the direction you're headed.
Tim M from London continues his heartfelt workshop, 'A Journey Through The Steps', in this second instalment of a five-part series. Recorded in Tucson, Arizona, Tim dives into the nitty-gritty of his early recovery days, sharing personal anecdotes and reflections that are both relatable and insightful. He talks about the concept of 'thin ice' versus 'solid ground' in sobriety and how the direction you're headed is more important than how well you're doing at any given moment.
Tim's candidness about his mental health struggles during his first year of sobriety offers a refreshing honesty that's often missing in discussions about recovery. Tim also recounts his experience with the fourth step, emphasising the importance of cataloguing one's past mistakes to move forward. He shares a humorous story about scribbling away on a piece of paper in his sponsor's flat, likening himself to Gollum.
The episode is peppered with practical advice, such as attending at least three meetings a week and trusting the AA system - the program, the principles, the people, and prayer. One of the standout moments is when Tim talks about the necessity of surrendering to a higher power and how this has been pivotal in his recovery journey. He uses vivid metaphors, like tying oneself to a mast to avoid the siren song of alcoholism, to illustrate his points.
The episode wraps up with Tim reflecting on the importance of daily maintenance through steps 10 through 12 and how these steps have helped him maintain his sobriety for years. If you're looking for a mix of humour, practical advice, and heartfelt honesty, this episode is a must-listen. Tim's journey offers valuable lessons for anyone on the path to recovery.