Unity = LoveUnity = Love
Emotional Sobriety: The Next Step in Recovery
This week we discuss the “peaceful leveling” that occurs in fellowship, how with greater emotional sobriety our alienating differences can melt away. When we align with reality, staying "right-sized," we don’t over inflate our own importance, nor do we minimize the importance of others. This week’s “Emotional Sobriety” Grapevine Article, “Unity = Love”: https://www.aagrapevine.org/magazine/2024/jan/unitylove Check out Howard Malitz’ Seasons of Sobriety podcast: https://pod.link/1460539626 Upcoming events with Allen Berger: https://abphd.com/events/ Follow us on social media. Podcast Twitter: @EmSobrietyPod Instagram: thomrutledge2 Joe C. Twitter: @Rebellion_Dogs Friendly Circle Berlin Workshop Group meets every Monday @ 7:30pm (Berlin), 6:30pm (Ireland & UK), 1:30pm EST, 10:30am PST Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/5505019905 Info for the upcoming London International AA Convention: https://londonaaconvention.com/ Allen’s book, 12 Essential Insights for Emotional Sobriety: https://www.amazon.com/12-Essential-Insights-Emotional-Sobriety/dp/1955415129/ Thom's book, Embracing Fear: https://www.amazon.com/Embracing-Fear-Turn-Scares-Greatest/dp/0062517759/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr= Join Allen & Thom at our Thursday night, 7pm PST Zoom meeting on Emotional Sobriety and the Steps (login information below): https://zoom.us/j/330149513 Password: 375986 For our ongoing workshop video series on Emotional Sobriety and the 12 Steps, visit our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHEM2-kqLkfp3I4c0jy-X-g Also, please join our “Emotional Sobriety and Recovery” FB Group at the following link: https://www.facebook.com/groups/120450976662519 We’d love to stay in touch in between meetings. We appreciate feedback! Contact Patrick, our producer, at pndirective4@gmail.com for any questions or comments.
25:20•11 Mar 2024
Unity Equals Love: Building Emotional Sobriety
Episode Overview
- Emotional sobriety helps bridge differences and foster unity.
- Staying 'right-sized' prevents inflating our own importance or minimising others'.
- Measuring progress over longer periods can boost motivation.
- Humility and realistic expectations are key to emotional sobriety.
- Finding common ground with others strengthens recovery communities.
“I don't let what other people are doing define how I feel about myself.”
In this episode of 'Emotional Sobriety: The Next Step in Recovery,' hosts Thom Rutledge and Dr. Allen Berger dive into the theme of 'Unity = Love.' They explore how emotional sobriety can help us bridge our differences and foster a sense of unity and love within recovery communities. Drawing inspiration from Bill Wilson's concept of emotional sobriety, the hosts discuss the importance of staying 'right-sized' and aligning with reality to avoid inflating our own importance or minimizing others'.
They share personal anecdotes, including a touching story about a puppy named Petunia, to illustrate how small, everyday experiences can contribute to emotional well-being. The episode also features a reading from the 'Emotional Sobriety' Grapevine article titled 'Unity = Love,' which highlights the peaceful leveling that occurs in fellowship. Thom and Allen reflect on their own experiences in AA meetings, emphasising how equality and mutual respect can transform these gatherings into spaces of healing and growth.
They discuss the challenges and rewards of maintaining emotional sobriety, particularly in difficult situations, and offer practical advice on how to measure progress without getting discouraged. You'll hear about the power of humility, the importance of realistic expectations, and the value of finding common ground with others, even those you may not initially get along with.
Whether you're new to recovery or have been on this journey for a while, this episode provides valuable insights into achieving emotional sobriety and building stronger, more loving connections with those around you. Ready to explore how unity and love can transform your recovery journey? Tune in to hear Thom and Allen's heartfelt discussion.
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