Sober Cast: An (unofficial) Alcoholics Anonymous Podcast AA Topic: Recovery Spirituality Meditation and the Steps - Mark H
Jan 30, 2024
Mark H, a speaker on recovery, spirituality, meditation, and the Steps, shares valuable insights in this podcast. He discusses awakening to the present moment, recognizing and addressing current unmanageability, exploring current agnosticism, and the importance of staying connected and present in life. He also delves into understanding alcoholism, recovery spirituality, and surrendering to a higher power. This podcast offers a profound perspective on recovery and spirituality.
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Practice A Beginner's Mind
- Do adopt a beginner's mind and stay present so each meeting and moment feels new and alive.
- Practice Steps 10–11 daily to keep your spiritual condition fit and prevent living off old experience.
Action, Not Just Belief
- Recovery requires active spiritual work, not just faith in God alone.
- The Big Book prescribes disciplined action that produces an awakened spirit and usefulness.
From A Duffel Bag To Recovery
- Mark describes arriving to AA with severe physical and social damage and everything in a duffel bag.
- That raw beginning shaped his commitment to the program and its disciplines.