The Danger of Forgetting the Past in Recovery — Steve M.
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Steve shares his journey of recovery starting from his sobriety date of May 26, 1975. He reflects on the nature of alcoholism as a spiritual illness characterized by profound fear and isolation, emphasizing that simply stopping drinking is not a solution without a spiritual awakening. He discusses the importance of the 12 Steps as a perfect system, noting that while the application may be flawed, the principles themselves provide a way of life more powerful than the disease.
Throughout the talk, Steve highlights the role of hope and the necessity of surrender. He recounts his early days of sobriety, including the influence of his sponsor and the realization that he had to completely change his way of thinking and acting. He describes the process of turning his will and life over to a Higher Power, though he admits that in the beginning, this was more about trusting the fellowship and the structure of Alcoholics Anonymous than a traditional religious experience.
Steve also delves into AA history, mentioning the Washingtonians and the Oxford Group, and warns against the dangers of forgetting the past. He stresses that the goal of the program is to move from the obsession of drinking toward becoming happily and usefully whole through service and spiritual progress.
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