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Workshop: Ego and Self - Bob A (Part 4 of 5)
Workshop: Ego and Self - Bob A (Part 4 of 5)
Workshop: Ego and Self - Bob A (Part 4 of 5)
Wednesday 29th May 2024
Join Bob A as he shares 44 years of recovery wisdom, focusing on ego, self, and the twelve steps in this heartfelt episode of Sober Cast.
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Episode Overview
- Bob A shares his experience with 44 years of sobriety.
- Discusses dealing with ego and self in recovery.
- Emphasises the importance of turning one's will over to a higher power.
- Provides practical advice on managing negative thoughts.
- Highlights the significance of daily application of the twelve steps.
Thoughts are like enemy soldiers. If you let them hang around, they dig trenches in your mind.
Bob A's journey through recovery is nothing short of inspiring. In this episode of Sober Cast, Bob, who had been sober for 44 years before he passed away, shares his profound experiences and insights on dealing with ego and self within the framework of twelve-step recovery. This is part 4 of a 5-part series hosted in Culver City, where Bob discusses his unique approach to the steps and how he has helped many through retreats and workshops over the years.
Bob’s reflections are candid and deeply personal, offering a rare glimpse into the mind of someone who has spent decades in recovery. He speaks about the constant battle with thoughts and how he learned not to feed into negative thinking. His analogy of thoughts as enemy soldiers digging trenches in the mind is particularly striking.
Bob also emphasises the importance of step three, turning one's will and life over to a higher power, and how this has been a cornerstone in his recovery. The episode concludes with a Q&A session, although the questions are not audible, Bob's answers provide further clarity and depth to his teachings. If you're looking for a heartfelt, honest discussion about long-term sobriety and the daily application of the twelve steps, this episode is a must-listen.
Bob's wisdom and experience offer valuable lessons for anyone on the path to recovery or supporting someone who is.