Father Bill W.
Father Bill W.
What is Spirituality? When Ego is Awed and Floored
What is Spirituality? When Ego is Awed and Floored
What is Spirituality? When Ego is Awed and Floored
Wednesday 20th March 2024
Join Father Bill W. as he unpacks spirituality, awe, and mystical illumination in recovery, inspired by Dr. George E. Vaillant's 'Spiritual Evolution'.
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Episode Overview
- Exploration of spirituality and positive emotions
- Understanding the concept of awe and mystical illumination
- Connection to a power greater than oneself
- Importance of altruistic service in spiritual growth
- Transformative nature of mystical encounters
Awe can be suppressed, ignored, and even desecrated, but never destroyed. There's something about human beings when we're really at the high point of our consciousness that connects us to something beyond ourselves.
Ever pondered what spirituality truly means? In this episode, Father Bill W., an Episcopal priest with a long history of sobriety, dives into the essence of spirituality, drawing from Dr. George E. Vaillant's book, 'Spiritual Evolution'. Vaillant, a Harvard psychiatrist and former non-alcoholic Trustee for Alcoholics Anonymous, defines spirituality as the realization of positive emotions like love, hope, faith, joy, forgiveness, and compassion. But he doesn't stop there.
He also touches on the profound experiences of awe and mystical illumination, which he argues are hardwired into our brains and are pivotal in the 12-Step journey toward recovery. Father Bill W. unpacks these concepts, offering listeners a clearer understanding of how these positive emotions and experiences can transform their lives. He emphasizes that through the 12-Step process, individuals gradually evolve towards a deeper spiritual awakening.
This episode is a must-listen for anyone in recovery or those curious about the spiritual dimensions of addiction and sobriety.