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Workshop: Earl H leads this - Catch the Buzz Workshop (4 Hours)

Aug 28, 2023
Earl H conducts a workshop on the 12 Steps at the Bagels and Big Book Group New York. They discuss finding balance in sobriety, becoming present and embracing recovery, exploring the frustration with AA slogans, acknowledging powerlessness in Step One, seeking God and removing barriers, the action plan for steps four through nine, the power of sharing and engagement, and the importance of addressing resentments and taking action in the recovery process. They also reflect on seeking calm and happiness, the value of spiritual service, the art of lying, making amends and taking responsibility, and finding humor in the recovery process.
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1
Introduction
00:00 • 3min
2
Finding Balance in Sobriety
03:10 • 14min
3
Becoming Present and Embracing Recovery
17:39 • 20min
4
Exploring the Frustration with AA Slogans
38:05 • 3min
5
Step One in AA: Acknowledging Powerlessness
40:39 • 22min
6
Seeking God and Removing Barriers
01:02:25 • 6min
7
The Action Plan for Steps Four Through Nine
01:08:32 • 18min
8
The Power of Sharing and Engagement
01:26:30 • 25min
9
Resentments and the Importance of Addressing Them
01:51:07 • 21min
10
Resentments, Letting Go, and Surrender
02:12:15 • 7min
11
Taking Action and Trusting the Process
02:19:06 • 19min
12
Seeking Calm and Happiness
02:38:10 • 2min
13
The Value of Spiritual Service
02:40:32 • 4min
14
The Art of Lying
02:44:54 • 7min
15
Making Amends and Taking Responsibility
02:52:22 • 11min
16
Reflections on the Serenity Prayer
03:02:57 • 1min
17
Finding Spiritual Relief and Starting Fresh
03:04:26 • 3min
18
A Humorous Anecdote from a Step Study Meeting
03:07:50 • 2min
19
Finding Humor in the Recovery Process
03:10:05 • 20min
20
Finding Cuban Cigars in the Bahamas
03:30:27 • 4min
21
Building a Foundation of Constant Involvement in Recovery
03:34:36 • 5min
22
Finding Solace in AA and Becoming Active Participants in Recovery
03:39:06 • 14min
23
The Power of Trusting God, Cleaning House, and Helping Others
03:53:01 • 18min
24
Finding Joy and Gratitude in Life
04:10:39 • 5min
25
Finding Happiness and Freedom from Within
04:15:52 • 1min