24 years sober and just went through the worst "emotional sobriety relapse" ever! It was in the making for at least 2 years. I didn't drink but I was still very - very ill. All because I DID NOT CHOOSE GOD! Oh, I love God, I talk to Him and seek Him. But I was so out there in FEAR that He was pushed out. Honestly, it was being in a sober blackout! I don't know if you can relate but I am on the mend and looking to re-work my steps on ALL those fears. They were ALL fear based. There is a reason we do a fears list in our 4th step. I am ready to look again... work again... change again.
Thanks for the inspiration Marsha. I’m also looking to do my steps again. Having a great life in sobriety, but find myself drifting away from God a day at a time. 😌
I know exactly what you mean. This is something we don't talk about enough, openly. And it happens to all of us. I struggle with the same place. Your doing great. I promise
This is a great message. When he talks about the fact there’s no point to regretting mistakes he’s talking about how free will is an illusion. You did what you did because in that moment it’s all you could do. It’s very freeing to understand this. I love Sandy. One of the best AA speakers ever.
Next month I'll get my year chip. My last relapse the next day I was at a meeting and I did 90 in 90. Some days I went to two meetings. I gave it my all and it paid off!
Sandy really knows how to fire up my spirit and imagination, he has such a great way of putting the program into practical terms, so much to learn from him, We only know a little..
Eternally grateful to this man and his work ..... If only people knew how much we had to lose to come to the table with god .... And how truly far we had to go ... Thank you god ... Please never under any circumstances think its futile You can recover on all we lost and all we have i know this to be true
I wish I could have met this man. Been in and out of the rooms for a few years now, when times get tough Sandy B gives me a reprieve before anything else does
We learned we are powerless over people places and things. All we can change is what we do. Our reactions and our attitudes towards life and others. I'm sure your Dad is proud of you and is working on himself on the other side. It's quite a journey
I would love to find a meeting or group like this where they apply the steps and principles but it's not alcohol or drug or codependent or whatever focused ... just God focused if that makes sense. Listening to this makes me want to find a group like that. There has to be one out there somewhere.
This man obviously has a tremendous amount of both sobriety and serenity and surely lives in conscious contact with his Higher Power (G-d). I just with he, and a lot of other speakers for that matter, would not share there philosophy about reality and or the nature of G-d.
He was referencing non AA literature I believe. I think AAs often are intellectually incurious and don't look beyond the horizon of their official literature. Bill W himself is a perfect argument against this sort of attitude, one glance at the titles in his library and you can see that he read widely from a variety of authors and sources. There is a reference in one of the books, I think maybe as bill sees it, that refers to AA as a spiritual kindergarten of sorts. It gives us our orientation and a toolkit but we are meant to search more fully and resolutely for God and to grow in our understanding and love of him
Spiritual life works, which breeds illusion you don't need it. It's only a theory until you pass some tests. So ask for MORE help. Work the 6th n 7th on loop. Problems Not resolved, removed by perspective shift
Need a sponsor I need sponsee, how convenient...the fear you can break down by writing it down each fear is stemming from another eventually you'll find all your fears are originated from 1 single fear of death. You have to get to a place where it's 2nd nature to depend on God you don't have to ask him to do songs he's already gonna do this will reduce your praying for certain things but you'll always find comfort in prayer. I need out of my comfort zone to grow my character therefore I simply understand everything is God's will and do the next right thing
24 years sober and just went through the worst "emotional sobriety relapse" ever! It was in the making for at least 2 years. I didn't drink but I was still very - very ill. All because I DID NOT CHOOSE GOD! Oh, I love God, I talk to Him and seek Him. But I was so out there in FEAR that He was pushed out. Honestly, it was being in a sober blackout! I don't know if you can relate but I am on the mend and looking to re-work my steps on ALL those fears. They were ALL fear based. There is a reason we do a fears list in our 4th step. I am ready to look again... work again... change again.
marshafisch praying for you
Hope your well Marsha well done for surrendering again. 🙏
Thanks for the inspiration Marsha.
I’m also looking to do my steps again. Having a great life in sobriety, but find myself drifting away from God a day at a time. 😌
Marsha, I can relate. Never had the want to drink but, those fears, pride resurfaced! Praying for you
I know exactly what you mean. This is something we don't talk about enough, openly. And it happens to all of us. I struggle with the same place. Your doing great. I promise
This is a great message. When he talks about the fact there’s no point to regretting mistakes he’s talking about how free will is an illusion. You did what you did because in that moment it’s all you could do. It’s very freeing to understand this. I love Sandy. One of the best AA speakers ever.
25 days no booze or weed or pills or meth. Thank you for these tapes.
Travis Scott well done buddy.. keep it up bro, you can do it 👍🏼
WELL DONE TRAVIS.
Well done! How are you getting on?
@@morphosis7655 I would like to know as well
@@realascanb222 hope you are doing well
Next month I'll get my year chip. My last relapse the next day I was at a meeting and I did 90 in 90. Some days I went to two meetings. I gave it my all and it paid off!
This was the best speech I’ve ever heard in AA
Sandy really knows how to fire up my spirit and imagination, he has such a great way of putting the program into practical terms, so much to learn from him, We only know a little..
Thanks Sandy for being in this world..............your light shines on....................
he was so incredible~~so blessed to be able to hear him speak ~~
He really is!
Dearest sandy, The gift of AA keeps giving thanx to you and so many. Beyond this life you help me everyday.
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8 years sober thanks to AA.
I love this guy. Perception is everything. Great speaker.
Thanks for helping me stay sober
34 days of recovery its slow going but I'm all in...
Eternally grateful to this man and his work .....
If only people knew how much we had to lose to come to the table with god .... And how truly far we had to go ... Thank you god ... Please never under any circumstances think its futile
You can recover on all we lost and all we have i know this to be true
i have found my way thankyou sandy 100 percent dependant on GOD
HALLELUJAH🙏
One of the best speaker ever...🛩️✌️
Whose here during quarantine?
Me
This is amazing! Thank you.🤪
@@judemischke5400 💞
Sandy your teachings will live on. Rest peaceful. ❤
Thanks Sandy, I love listening to you. RIP x
I wish I could have met this man. Been in and out of the rooms for a few years now, when times get tough Sandy B gives me a reprieve before anything else does
Thank you Sandy!I feel your spirit as I write.
Perception is everything!!! This is good. I will have to listen to this about 10 more times.
I listen to an AA speaker daily.
+Augustine Hourigan~~ i do too~~
+Jennifer Cattell Thanks for you response Jennifer. We have a great saying in Ireland. TOMORROW IS CANCELLED DUE TO LACK OF INTEREST !!!
Navin Ansal really good
FREE BEER TOMORROW!😎😜
I am a Al Anon and love listening to Sandy’s messages.
Thank you, Sandy, you are loved eternally. 😇💖💛
Most amazing share I've heard yet.
Sandy, I miss you! I used to go see you at Sibley Hospital on Saturday mornings, the whole experience. Was and still is electric! Love to Conway!
I did not have the pleasure of meeting him but he help me see the world 🌎 differently
Right now i am going through “the test.” And im grateful.
AA love this program but for the grace of God that you
I love this guy.
I love Sandy’s talks they have helped so much.
Nearly 2 weeks off it, hopefully for life now please god...
Good Talk - RIP Sandy
Almost 50 years in this program, but I am greatful for him sharing.
Rip
All-time great. A disease speaks through thoughts and judgments about things. Yes!
God
I love his Buddha giggles throughout his talks. Hes like the Buddha, he always had a giggle.
You knew the Buddha?
BEEN SOBER 19 MONTHS
How's it going Rick Larsen? Hope youre still hanging in there
Happy, Joyous, and Free
still? hows this 24 hours?
Who is Tozer? I’m so glad that someone recommended these to me! So good. 💓 🤣🥰
Last night we did something on integrity this is a perfect fit thank you
Thank you!
I'm ready to get sober I have nothing left.
Devin MC you can do it! Goto a meeting. Surrender ! I belive in u!
Devin MC welcome . Keep coming back. Your in the right place 🍪☕️
I hope your doing good
WELL SAID DEVIN MC. JOIN AA, GET A SPONSOR AND WORK THE 12 STEPS DAILY.
Its works
Thank you . I truly enjoyed this.
I am Alanon and just love listening to Sandy. I wish my dad would have heard him maybe he would have quit drinking.
We learned we are powerless over people places and things. All we can change is what we do. Our reactions and our attitudes towards life and others. I'm sure your Dad is proud of you and is working on himself on the other side. It's quite a journey
I love this man🙏🙏🙏🙏
1st Sandy B. definitely will be listening to more! :)
oh my god he's a freakin genius. 32 days today no booze.
Asking for more help, every day ❤
Negative thoughts = negative actions / positive thoughts = positive actions - Emmett fox
[8:45] when true spiritual learning occurs
Thumbs down? Even though I accept that, I still wonder- why?
INCREDIBLE
Thank you
Made my day !!!
I would love to find a meeting or group like this where they apply the steps and principles but it's not alcohol or drug or codependent or whatever focused ... just God focused if that makes sense. Listening to this makes me want to find a group like that. There has to be one out there somewhere.
Alcoholism is a disease of perception. Or as my first sponsor told me, 'alcoholism is a disease of the thinking'.
The main problem centers in his mind rather than his body.
Pms, physical mental and spiritual.
GREAT INSIGHTS
way to go , keep up the faith
Thanks
Finding is better than seeking.
How do I change my perception somebody please give me an example
Sandy should considered for adding a 13th Legacy....All his talks
19:59 to start on the actual title.
This man obviously has a tremendous amount of both sobriety and serenity and surely lives in conscious contact with his Higher Power (G-d). I just with he, and a lot of other speakers for that matter, would not share there philosophy about reality and or the nature of G-d.
Just do alot of listening.
I FOUND THAT I HAD TO LEARN TO LISTEN.
Would like to know what the books were called
Big book of Alcoholics Anonymous, 12 and 12 of a a
24 hours a day book,
Day by day; meditations for daily reading
He was referencing non AA literature I believe. I think AAs often are intellectually incurious and don't look beyond the horizon of their official literature. Bill W himself is a perfect argument against this sort of attitude, one glance at the titles in his library and you can see that he read widely from a variety of authors and sources. There is a reference in one of the books, I think maybe as bill sees it, that refers to AA as a spiritual kindergarten of sorts. It gives us our orientation and a toolkit but we are meant to search more fully and resolutely for God and to grow in our understanding and love of him
Spiritual life works, which breeds illusion you don't need it. It's only a theory until you pass some tests. So ask for MORE help. Work the 6th n 7th on loop. Problems Not resolved, removed by perspective shift
isnt this like the power of now? living in the present moment. being present?
Exactly so!!! This is all about: we are learning to live our lives in HERE and NOW!!!
Need a sponsor I need sponsee, how convenient...the fear you can break down by writing it down each fear is stemming from another eventually you'll find all your fears are originated from 1 single fear of death. You have to get to a place where it's 2nd nature to depend on God you don't have to ask him to do songs he's already gonna do this will reduce your praying for certain things but you'll always find comfort in prayer. I need out of my comfort zone to grow my character therefore I simply understand everything is God's will and do the next right thing
wow
Had I heard this talk before listening to most of his other talks, it would not have made as much sense as it does now nor the benefit.
10 months sober here
Chris …. Yes
6 months
I like how he says he make up that there is no God.
😁😁😁
as close to god by way of a new pair of glasses bernie Twickenham London x
Don’t drink and go to meetings
Kathleen Carter Steeves u
Meetings makers don’t make it
On Holograms [1:57]
The audience missed a few of his jokes.
hindi
They missed the joke about shakespeare lol
based and redpilled