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The AA Big Book: To Read or Not to Read
This video covers the idea of getting sober in Alcoholics Anonymous without getting into the AA Big Book. The Alcoholics Anonymous Big Book is considered "required" reading in the program...but is it? I go over the ideas behind reading the AA Big Book and doing the 12 Steps of AA.
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2 Minutes of Chur, Switzerland
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My day in Chur, Switzerland compressed into 2 minutes. Great place!
9 Reasons Why People Drink Again after joining Alcoholics Anonymous
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This is a video about 9 Reasons Why People Drink Again in AA. The first 8 are clearly mentioned in the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous. The last one was thrown in there based on another reason often shared about in the rooms.
3 Minutes of Lugano Switzerland
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I took a train ride from Zurich to Lugano and spent the day there. It's right on the Italian border. All footage was done with my Mini 3 Pro drone and Pocket 2 camera.
How AA is like having your own Time Machine.
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The step work in Alcoholics Anonymous allows us to go back in time and repair the things we may have thought were out of our control. With the use of AA's Time Machine, we can go back and set things straight, allowing us to carry on with productive and fulfilling lives.
Buying some new shoes while Strolling in Sausalito CA
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Basically walking, talking, and droning around for a bit in Sausalito.
Providence condo makeover
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a video showing the before and after of my Providence condo. All work done by Kendra at Rise Interiors.
10 Things to Expect at Your First AA Meeting
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These are 10 things you can expect to see, hear, or experience at your first AA meeting. This is a list based on my time and experience with Alcoholics Anonymous. 00:00 10 Things to Expect at Your First AA Meeting
Caesars Palace Forum Shops Talk and Walk
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Went to cash out my sports account at Caesars Palace and did a little walking around.
Walk and Talk footage of Venice Beach with Mayumi Hotel Review
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Spent a little time by Venice Beach and the Hollywood Hills. My Mayumi hotel review starts at 3:40. Footage includes me walking along Venice Beach and then some drone flying over Hollywood Hills and the Hollywood sign.
Magnificent Muraco talks over my Drone Footage
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I went to the hometown of my favorite wrestler from when I was a kid...The Magnificent Muraco. This is some drone footage of where he is from with clips of him talking back in the day. Sunset Beach Hawaii
Alcoholics Anonymous 4th STEP with a Few Rants AA 4th Step
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In this video, I decided to do an AA Mini 4th Step. I basically do all 4 columns and explain what is going on. Doing this helps sort me out when a bit twisted up with things. Feel free to leave any comments or suggestions on the process more so than the content. :) Alcoholics Anonymous 4th Step
Are you Suffering from an ILLNESS only a Spiritual Experience can Conquer?
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A quick AA talk on a statement made on p.44 of the AA Big Book. We Agnostics deals a lot with Step 2 and the "God" stuff.
Celebrate Recovery in Style: Heavy Metal Sobriety Coins Up to 60 Years
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This is one of the first coins I designed when starting My Recovery Store several years back. In it, I am engraving a 52-year coin.
How to Pick a Sponsor in Alcoholics Anonymous
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Some input on picking an AA sponsor. What to look for and consider when choosing someone to help you in a program of recovery.
Alcoholics Anonymous Yearly Medallion
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Alcoholics Anonymous Yearly Medallion
No Matter What Club AA Medallion
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No Matter What Club AA Medallion
For Those About to be Rocketed Alcoholics Anonymous Recovery Coin
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For Those About to be Rocketed Alcoholics Anonymous Recovery Coin
ACDC Cannon
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ACDC Cannon
Beware of the SERVICE TRAP in Alcoholics Anonymous
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Beware of the SERVICE TRAP in Alcoholics Anonymous
The Pink Cloud and Dunning-Kruger Effect in Alcoholics Anonymous
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The Pink Cloud and Dunning-Kruger Effect in Alcoholics Anonymous
You Got Sober for the WRONG Reasons, Really?
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You Got Sober for the WRONG Reasons, Really?
Am I an Alcoholic? How to Know for Sure.
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Am I an Alcoholic? How to Know for Sure.
Poker Chip Tube Holder
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Poker Chip Tube Holder
Foreign Language AA Recovery Medallions
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Foreign Language AA Recovery Medallions
Gaunt Prospector AA Recovery Medallion
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Gaunt Prospector AA Recovery Medallion
African Queen Recovery Medallion
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African Queen Recovery Medallion
Jaywalker AA Medallion
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Jaywalker AA Medallion
Darkest Before Dawn Medallion
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Darkest Before Dawn Medallion
Peacock Medallion
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Peacock Medallion

КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @kirklarson1316
    @kirklarson1316 7 годин тому

    The meetings are basically church for people who dont go to church.serve, fellowship etc they lack the TRUE GOD though. Christ ain't a light-bulb!

  • @johnwilliams2479
    @johnwilliams2479 19 годин тому

    I'm a recovered alcoholic, and was never a heavy drinker Make as much coffee in service ain't going to get you spiritually well, keep coming back no what is says is these are the steps we took

  • @awesome_john_dipiero
    @awesome_john_dipiero 5 днів тому

    What about the real alcoholic… I’m on my second soberity and looking back at my first I didn’t do the work and it didn’t work for me . Then starting my second soberity worked all twelve and I have now landed recovered from a hopeless state of mind and body and get to live spiritually… thank god

  • @MrShooter-ts3wu
    @MrShooter-ts3wu 6 днів тому

    Boston John is like a uncle to me in AA😮 I look up to him for advice in life and sobriety he's never steered me wrong😮 you can absolutely rely on anything he says please like And subscribe all his videos so he keeps helping people😮 thank you so much for all of your help and your humility I love you😮 from Thaddeus

  • @MrShooter-ts3wu
    @MrShooter-ts3wu 6 днів тому

    You can absolutely rely on anything this guy says I consider him like blood family he has helped me considerably in AA😮 very humble man😮 we need more people like this in Alcoholics Anonymous😮 Please Subscribe and like all his videos😮 from your nephew Thaddeus I love you bro😮 thank you😢

  • @Vashti0825
    @Vashti0825 6 днів тому

    They love fresh meat. It feeds their sense of purpose. I did find solace in the meetings for the 1st couple of years, however, I never bought the promise that if I didn't do it their way, i would get drunk. 90% of them act one way inside the rooms and another way outside the rooms. Careful who you share with and what you share. Anonymity has gone out the window. They talk, gossip and judge. I recommend outside therapy with a 3rd party. I have 25 years and quit going years ago when I realized my sponsor was a total narcissist.

    • @greatest7391
      @greatest7391 19 годин тому

      It really is 2 different world's, the AA/NA World and the Real World. 99% of the members talk a good game but look at their real live's and you see another game.

  • @Americanpatriot-zo2tk
    @Americanpatriot-zo2tk 9 днів тому

    Its a cult and anti-God!

  • @WandaRaible-yh8qq
    @WandaRaible-yh8qq 10 днів тому

    Oh my god! You’re telling my current story. I needed to hear this.

  • @tygulick
    @tygulick 14 днів тому

    Thank you for doing this brother. May you be blessed.

  • @johnmcdermott8523
    @johnmcdermott8523 19 днів тому

    My original East Lansing home group expected new guys to get 3 sponsors and call three on daily basis until advised otherwise. Don W. was my stern disciplinarian sponsor, Jerry S. was my 'slow down and talk about your feelings' sponsor, David was my east coast intellectual, actively recovering from narcissism sponsor.

  • @anthonyalves3993
    @anthonyalves3993 Місяць тому

    Going on 16 years sober - Ive been doing this, for me I call it a grudge list and it really helps!!!

  • @trappyadvice2492
    @trappyadvice2492 Місяць тому

    What's the best printing technology to print face or picture of persons onto a T-shirt?

  • @jackhussman7513
    @jackhussman7513 Місяць тому

    Cult

  • @garygargan2598
    @garygargan2598 Місяць тому

    Im going to my first meeting this Saturday in uk

  • @WisconsinWebsitesLLC
    @WisconsinWebsitesLLC Місяць тому

    Was excited then he mentioned praying. I'm out. I am also glad it is working for so many people.

  • @johnwilliams2479
    @johnwilliams2479 Місяць тому

    Most of the fellows in AA are not Alcoholics

  • @jenn26134
    @jenn26134 2 місяці тому

    Bc of the CRAZY PEOPLE lol

  • @user-fu1ss4eo6c
    @user-fu1ss4eo6c 2 місяці тому

    AA is a cult.

  • @averagenobody.4832
    @averagenobody.4832 2 місяці тому

    Sober 17 years and counting, this is one of the best videos I’ve seen. Going to do a mini fourth and fifth with my Sponsor tomorrow. Thank you for stepping up.

  • @k-12clothing23
    @k-12clothing23 2 місяці тому

    Where did you get the jig?

  • @lourdesecheverria6209
    @lourdesecheverria6209 2 місяці тому

    SERVICE TRAP???? When a person has TAKEN AND TAKEN from everyone in their lives while their drinking, you think arranging some chairs, or making coffee or staying after the meeting to clean up is too much to ask? What about developing humility and learning to not be a selfish bast*^%rd? You are so wrong, you are a danger to alcoholics!

  • @lourdesecheverria6209
    @lourdesecheverria6209 2 місяці тому

    You Boston Jon are misleading a ton of alcoholics that may die in the streets!

  • @lourdesecheverria6209
    @lourdesecheverria6209 2 місяці тому

    YES! YOU SHOULD READ THIS BOOK AND THE BIBLE! Unless you want to remain in spiritual darkness.

  • @lourdesecheverria6209
    @lourdesecheverria6209 2 місяці тому

    REASON NO. 1 DISHONESTY (Read chapter 4 do your inventory and be HONEST!!!!!)

  • @johnwilliams2479
    @johnwilliams2479 2 місяці тому

    You can make gallons of coffee it recover you, need to do the 12 steps proposed in the Alcoholics anonymous book what so ever

  • @trevordeurmier8591
    @trevordeurmier8591 2 місяці тому

    What software do you use for the uv printer specifically for coins?

  • @royaallegra
    @royaallegra 2 місяці тому

    I made a video as a testimony how Alcoholics Anonymous is a cult 💫✨

  • @sandraflores9363
    @sandraflores9363 2 місяці тому

    God Bless U!! Yes Thank U For Yur Honesty & This Video & Humbleness in Shareing it! ❤❤

  • @sandraflores9363
    @sandraflores9363 2 місяці тому

    Sometimes Other People Are Scarred Of Us, when trying to shake our hand or approaching us, 😅Lol We make people nervous maybe, but regarless how are We Gonna React? ❤❤😉

  • @timburton9514
    @timburton9514 2 місяці тому

    I attend AA, but I don’t read the book. I have a “sponcer “, but haven’t done the steps. Not going to. I’ve been sober for almost 5 months now.

  • @Plan-C
    @Plan-C 2 місяці тому

    10) Sadiq Khan. 'Mayor' of London.

  • @Fredtarbosso
    @Fredtarbosso 2 місяці тому

    OMG this makes me cringe I've seen more drunks and relapsers at AA meetings the reason i quit going and still sober

  • @harrybretschneider6343
    @harrybretschneider6343 2 місяці тому

    Thank you for the info. Was considering this. Will watch a video of you making a colored shirt.

  • @scottfinnie.copisamajordf.5758
    @scottfinnie.copisamajordf.5758 2 місяці тому

    Cuz AA don't work

  • @montaneermontealto5364
    @montaneermontealto5364 2 місяці тому

    The reason Number 1 the program of AA fails is BIG FARMA. The legal drugs that "some" people need is way OVERPRESCRIBED.

  • @butchmichaels69
    @butchmichaels69 2 місяці тому

    The Sinclair method worked for me. Sobriety and abstinence was not the prize, regaining control of my drinking was. I lost my cravings for beer and not drinking is an easy choice.

  • @jimcunningham9975
    @jimcunningham9975 2 місяці тому

    No wonder many people leave this cult which is a religious programme

    • @josephliptak
      @josephliptak День тому

      Nothing religious about it. If you were at a religious AA meeting then they were not running it like Dr. Bob and Bill W designed.

  • @michelm.5074
    @michelm.5074 3 місяці тому

    Service is only 1 of 3 legacy. Service recovery and unity, should in my opinion always be equal. Tks and have a good day. Its not perfect but it is what it is.

  • @southerngentleman5321
    @southerngentleman5321 3 місяці тому

    Sometimes feel like meetings have a similar feel to a networking event (go to them and everyone is trying to do the same thing) feel like you get pulled in all directions.. and then end up being rude by not actually getting to listen to anyone well. I end up feeling rude.. its bizarre. Anger (at 13mnths) Yep and carefully nursed resentments yep.. they are nicely rounded off.. just not enough to drop out of the bag.. No. 10 there would be universal.. TAX is just a pain. but finding a good and reasonable accountant is super hard too a good one should point things out too.. Really identify with a lot there as a business owner nice work John

  • @manunited1132
    @manunited1132 3 місяці тому

    It doesn't help especially when there's allways a weatherspoons right next to the AA mettings. I've been on these AA mettings all myife and from my own personal opinion those courses drain the shit out of me so it's straight in the pub after lol 😂🤣

  • @O-pm8bb
    @O-pm8bb 3 місяці тому

    Tomorrow I'm going to my first meeting, I'm very scared. I hope it goes smoothly.. i think I could benefit from a meeting but idk

  • @derrick8224
    @derrick8224 3 місяці тому

    Perfect. Thank you

  • @user-lq5pz2tm7u
    @user-lq5pz2tm7u 3 місяці тому

    Thank you for posting this!

  • @galochusan
    @galochusan 3 місяці тому

    Four hundred and five days sans alcohol and more than two years of living a drug free life. Here's the deal. ALOCHOL is a dangerous and deadly drug. It abolishes relationships with loved ones and slowy makes you a villain. I received my comeuppance and decided to stop the nonsense by quitting cold turkey. I managed to work my ass off and save my residuals to venture out on a.... Twenty-one day, two continent, two country, twelve city, solo backpacking misadventure which took my dumb ass to Spain (Barcelona, Madrid, Malaga, Tarifa & Sevilla) & Morocco (Tanger, Chefchaouen, Fes, Merzouga/ Sahara Desert, Marrakech, Casablanca and Rabat). It was an educational and learning experience plus, It was full of awe inspiring moments. To all my fellow addicts, I Love You All Have faith, believe in yourself, never give up and enjoy God's greatest gift... Life.

  • @Jack-il3qv
    @Jack-il3qv 3 місяці тому

    'You need disclose nothing about yourself. You can retain as much anonymity as you wish. That is one of the reasons we call ourselves Alcoholics Anonymous.' Information for newcomers.

  • @lazmotron
    @lazmotron 3 місяці тому

    Excellent

  • @lazmotron
    @lazmotron 3 місяці тому

    Great channel

  • @lazmotron
    @lazmotron 3 місяці тому

    Great

  • @Meanie010
    @Meanie010 3 місяці тому

    What does JCC stand for?

    • @BostonJon
      @BostonJon Місяць тому

      those are my initials

  • @kevjackson3501
    @kevjackson3501 4 місяці тому

    Love your channel: you always say "I'm xxx I'm an Alcoholic."...please move on....AA can be cultish....I appreciate your helpful information on your videos.