The Recovery Radio Podcast - KMP3 - Long-Term Sobriety in A.A.

In this episode I talk about how easy it is to play God in the fellowship.

In this episode I talk about the very simple things I learned when I was new that still have me continuously working with others. 

In this episode I talk about two very simple things I look for that will let me know I'm Into self. 

In this episode I read and discuss the suggested nightly meditation in the book, Alcoholics Anonymous. 

In this episode I read and discuss page 86 in the book, Alcoholics Anonymous. 

A morning meditation...

In this episode I talk about "spiritual arrogance", and how easy it can be to act Holier Than Thou. 
I also discuss the difference between knowledge and application. 

In this episode, I ask the above question in numerous ways.
I also bring out the "sleazy public defender" known as my ego.

In this episode, I read the beginning of Chapter 5: How It Works from the "Big Book" of Alcoholics Anonymous, and break it down a little bit according to my own understanding. 

We read this in practically every AA meeting, so much so that it's easy to not really listen to it very carefully. 

Am I paying attention throughout?
Does my behavior convey to others that the meeting itself is most important to me? 
Am I thinking about the experience of the person sharing? 
Of the newcomer?
Am I aware that I am sending a message to others whether I think I am or not?

In this episode I talk about the value of levity (joking about serious matters).
By the time I got sober, I had stopped laughing, and had not laughed for years.

Our "Big Book" states that cheerfulness and laughter can be useful.