A Shot Glass of Recovery

Ep 32 Big Book Study

This episode sounds like we are in a hall...because we were in a party room together and online!
 
We picked up where we left off talking about Step 10 and Step 11. Today we are on page 86 half way down the page it begins "On awakening..".  The beautiful essence of Step 10 and 11 is that we are developing a daily conscious contact with a power greater than ourselves. When we tap into this never ending resource of ultimate power, we can meet any challenge and face life's demands and remain sober and emotionally balanced.
 
 
 
 

It all comes down to you and God

I thought I would share some of the simple prayers that can be found right in the Big Book and the Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions. I also share a few others that have helped me along the way.
 
The bottom line in my recovery is this...God is either everything or God is nothing....which is it? I had to make a decision. Was I willing to believe or not. This is what they call the turning point, the jumping off place. I can't really move forward until I take this step.
 
I went from disbelief to belief with the act of willingness. I started to pray long before I believed in anything. I just knew, my way had not been working.
 
I hope this helps you.
 
Love and Light
Lisa
 

Ep 31 of the Big Book Study - Steps 10 and 11

Episode 31 of our Big Book study which happens live every other Saturday at (a new time now!) 5 pm EASTERN in the AA Solution Seekers zoom room. All are Welcome! 
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Today we were on page 84 to 86  where it begins to talk about Step 10 and 11.  This is where we begin how to engage with corrective measures or actions throughout the day we are in, in order stay balanced and centered in the program day to day. 
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Bruce from AA 1.0 in Florida

I've known Bruce for a couple of years now and he's the kind of guy you just like instantly. 
 
I love him because he has an amazing recollection and respect for the history of Alcoholics Anonymous. I love him for his dedication to carrying the message of AA. 
 
I love him cuz when we ask for help, he honors the AA code and always says yes.
And on Tuesday November 5th, 2024 wish him a happy 38 year anniversary.
 
Check out his big book study sometime! Tuesdays at 530pm eastern time in this zoom room. 
AA1.0 Tuesdays at 5:30pm
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/99464321595 (Password: ardmore)  
 

Interview with Author Kellie Adams

Kellie Adams has been sober for 10 years. She has lifey problems and challenges just like the rest of us but today, she does that shit sober.
 
Her new book is launching soon so we got together to chat about it.
 
Shit I do Sober, a new book by Author Kellie Adams.
 
 

Ed Connolly Old Timer

I asked Ed to come speak at our meeting but was working the actual day he spoke. But I'd heard him before and know he carries THE message of Alcoholics Anonymous.
 
 

Shannon from the Mount Royal Group in Toronto

So funny that I've been going to online meetings for 3 years now and I finally found out our next speakers home group...it's a group in my very own city!
 
Shannon is one of those educated, intelligent ladies I always used to envy. Instead of realizing that I could be that too but it would require work and dedication on my part! 
Just another reminder of the disease of my thinking, I want everything instantly and without an effort.
 
This is Shannon from the Mount Royal Group in Toronto, Canada.
 

Ep 30 of the Big Book Study

Episode 30 of our Big Book study which happens live every other Saturday at 10 am in AA Solution Seekers meeting. All are Welcome! 
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Today we were on page 83 where the step 9 PROMISES are discussed, each sentence is a promise. It didn't happen over night but every single one of these promises has come true for me. 
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Lisa speaks at one of Toronto's oldest AA groups The Beaches group

Today my dear friend Sarah C from the Beaches Group in Toronto celebrates 9 years of continuous sobriety and a changed way of living.
I thought the talk I gave at the home group I "made her" join when she moved to a different part of the city would be a good way to honor her commitment to this way of living. 
 
She always jokes about how I give her orders or make her do things, then she expresses gratitude for listening because everything I've ever suggested was nothing more or less than what I had to do myself to get and maintain my sobriety. 
She also loves to tell the story to anyone who works with me how easy they have it, for when she started working with me she wanted to be my friend and I told her one day "I'm not here to be your fucking friend Sarah! I'm here to help save your fucking life." 
It was this way for me too. My sponsor got frustrated with my balking and whining about life one day and said "your thoughts and feelings are what's wrong with you Lisa so why don't we put them on a shelf for now. I'm not here to be your therapist and I'm not here to be your fucking friend. I have to care more about saving your life than whether or not you like me or I hurt your feelings."
It made sense that my sponsor had done more to help me than any friend ever could, by the very fact that he wasn't motivated by keeping a friendship alive but instead motivated by keeping ME alive.
 
In learning to sponsor this way, Sarah and I have become the closest of friends. We have learned that Iron sharpens Iron and a true friend doesn't just agree or co-sign another's bullshit.
 
 

Bea from Spain and the ABC newcomers group

Bea is a regular at her home group...still. Yes she is one of THOSE as many a newcomer has pondered "why do they still keep coming after all these years?".
 
Listen and find out.