The Sober Sense Podcast

Daily Reflection: "An Act of Providence" - My act of Providence, (a manifestation of divine care and direction), came as I experienced the total bankruptcy of active alcoholism - everything meaningful in my life was gone. I telephoned Alcoholics Anonymous and, from that instant, my life has never been the same. When I reflect on that very special moment, I know that God was working in my life long before I was able to acknowledge and accept spiritual concepts. The glass was put down through this one act of Providence and my journey into sobriety began. My life continues to unfold with divine care and direction. Step One, in which I admitted I was powerless over alcohol, that my life had become unmanageable, takes on more meaning for me—one day at a time—in the life-saving, life-giving Fellowship of Alcoholics Anonymous.

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Daily Reflection: "Do I have a choice?" - My powerlessness over alcohol does not cease when I quit drinking. In sobriety I still have no choice - I can't drink. The choice I do have is to puck up and use the 'kit of spiritual tools.' When I do that, my Higher Power relieves me of my lack of choice - and keeps me sober one more day. If I could choose not to pick up a drink today, where then would be my need for A.A. or a Higher Power?

Each episode of The Sober Sense Podcast is presented ad-free by the Rule 62 Foundation; a nonprofit empowering people to live happy, healthy, and fulfilling lives in addiction recovery through sober living scholarships, recovery guidance, and sober social events.

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Daily Reflection: "At the Turning Point" - Every day I stand at turning points. My thoughts and actions can propel me toward growth or turn me down the road to old habits and to booze. Sometimes turning points are beginnings, as when I decide to start praising instead of condemning someone. Or when I begin to ask for help instead of going it alone. At other times turning points are endings, such as when I see clearly the need to stop festering resentments or crippling self-seeking. Many shortcomings tempt me daily; therefore, I also have daily opportunities to become aware of them. In one form or another, many of my character defects appear daily: self-condemnation, anger, running away, being prideful, wanting to get even, or acting out of grandiosity.

Attempting half measures to eliminate these defects merely paralyzes my efforts to change. It is only when I ask God for help, with complete abandon, that I become willing - and able - to change.

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Daily Reflection: "The Victory of Surrender" - We perceive that only through utter defeat are we able to take our first steps toward liberation and strength. Our admissions of personal powerlessness finally turn out to be firm bedrock upon which happy and purposeful lives may be built.

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Daily Reflection: "Total Acceptance" - He cannot picture life without alcohol. Some day he will be unable to imagine life either with alcohol or without it. Then he will know loneliness such as few do. He will be at the jumping-off place. He will wish for the end.

Each episode of The Sober Sense Podcast is presented ad-free by the Rule 62 Foundation; a nonprofit empowering people to live happy, healthy, and fulfilling lives in addiction recovery through sober living scholarships, recovery guidance, and sober social events.

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Daily Reflection: "Begin where you are." - We feel that elimination of our drinking is but a beginning. A much more important demonstration of our principles lies before us in our respective homes, occupations, and affairs.

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Daily Reflection: "Powerless" - It is no coincidence that the very first Step mentions powerlessness: An admission of personal powerlessness over alcohol is a cornerstone of the foundation of recovery. I've learned that I do not have the power and control I once thought I had.

Each episode of The Sober Sense Podcast is presented ad-free by the Rule 62 Foundation; a nonprofit empowering people to live happy, healthy, and fulfilling lives in addiction recovery through sober living scholarships, recovery guidance, and sober social events.

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Daily Reflection: "First, the foundation." - Practicing the A.A. program is like building a house. First I had to pour a big, thick concrete slab on which to erect the house; that, to me, was the equivalent of stopping drinking.

Each episode of The Sober Sense Podcast is presented ad-free by the Rule 62 Foundation; a nonprofit empowering people to live happy, healthy, and fulfilling lives in addiction recovery through sober living scholarships, recovery guidance, and sober social events.

If you're struggling with addiction, know someone who is, or want to make a donation, visit www.R62foundation.org for details.