Sober Cast: An (unofficial) Alcoholics Anonymous Podcast AA Workshop: 12 Steps - Sandy B - Steps 10-12 (Part 5 of 5)
Jul 8, 2025
Sandy B, an experienced advocate in recovery, delivers a compelling workshop on the final steps of the 12 Steps framework. He dives into the importance of humility and surrender, emphasizing personal engagement in the healing process. Listeners gain practical insights on daily inventory habits, prayer, and meditation, with Sandy sharing his own transformative experiences. He illustrates how working the steps fosters a profound spiritual awakening, enabling individuals to navigate life's challenges with a renewed perspective.
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Powerlessness Unlocks Change
- Admitting powerlessness over alcohol opens the mind to change and is the true entry to the program.
- Pride blocks recovery more than lack of resources, so surrender is the necessary first step.
Practice Regular Inventory
- Do daily spot inventories: morning, midday, evening, and periodic longer reviews to stay on course.
- Use inventory to focus on what you can change: yourself, not the world.
Ask For A Cushion Between You And Events
- Ask for a daily cushion (self-retreat) so you think before reacting and avoid rash responses.
- Prioritize peace of mind over possessions by choosing the serenity that spiritual practice offers.