I've been sober a bit over 28 years and attending AA the whole time. It saved my life. At this point, any cravings are long gone but I attend for a few reasons: 1. It reminds me that I'm not cured and still need to pay attenton to what I do. 2. As an old timer, I can help newer people and ease their acceptance of their alcoholism. 3. Many of my friends are there. 4. Last and most important, the coffee is hot and the donuts are low calorie 🙂🙂
This video is so on point and exactly what I needed today - I’m 43 days in and I find myself struggling because I’m not as willing as I’d like to admit - surrender is something I never thought of and yet, I surrendered to alcohol, to food, to sex and to anything else that gave me instant gratification and yet I struggle to surrender to God (as I understand Him). I’m working the steps, I’m attending meetings and I’m helping others - I’m told to just keep doing this one day at a time and so I will - I want what the Big Book promises - I want freedom!! Thank you for sharing this - I will be sharing it with many people. Shalom and blessings.
I just hit 40 days. The surrender was hard, but my way never worked. The hardest part now is the personal inventory. It's taking me a long time because I have to stop sometimes. It's a lot to unpack your closet of secrets. I wish you the best!
I am 53 and been through 2 marriages and busy destoying another relationship due to abuse of alcohol. I have been an alcoholic since the age of 14. I have lost everything, please pray for me.
Hi brother, I was 56 before I got sober in AA. Like you, I drank and used drugs since the age of 14. This video is accurate. I had a 3 month relapse after 6 years. That was 6 months ago. I will be 63 years old on Monday 23rd September. Honesty, Openness and Willingness are all you need. I am praying for you ❤️✌️
Picked up another 24 hour token tonight. I don’t think I realized how everything I do in my life is self motivated till I saw this video. Thank you for making this.
What an eye opener this video is. Everything you said was so on point. This video will be watched over and over again. I found your video as I was looking for local AA meetings. I am so glad I did. Thank you.
Very interesting outlook on AA and surrendering and a mindset on living , I got a lot from this thank you ! I struggle with negativity and feeling low but it’s all just me focusing on me !!!
I was like you I hated AA at first. I used to drink before I went in to AA because I thought it was all a huge joke. Who would quit drinking alcohol for 20 years? That makes no sense. It is kind of ironic because my father has been sober for 40 years but I thought he was an outlier, he was just strange I guess. Surrendering was the hardest thing I had to do. I was in the Navy, we don't surrender. What I had to realize was, yes, in the Navy we don't surrender but we are also taught to not go down with the ship, to fight another day. So, that is what I had to do. There was no point dying in a war, in a fight I could never win. Now, I go to AA everyday not because I have to go but I have to go. Its great and I like most of the people in it. I learn a lot from it everyday.
Hey David thanks for the quality content. Sharing your story really helps me deal with voluntary seclusion problem. As opposed to running away from problems to alcohol, my defense mechanism is running away from people and secluding myself bc I was scared of others' judgement. But in fact I was being judgemental of believing that people are judgemental about me. I learned from the video that letting go of this judgement is necessary, stop trying to control, and listen to the universe.
You nailed it. You sound a lot like me. Step 4 resentment and fear inventories really helped me identify and let go of subtle controlling behaviors I had. We really just try to control because we are afraid. It all boils down to fear and not letting the universe just do what its going to do.
I can identify with this , it hurts me deeply what i imagine what other people think of me , some people I know well and I avoid them , I can be so easily offended and have massive resentment s , crippling mental torture at times
I dont understand what is meant by to do with the universe tells me. The universe isn't telling me to do anything. That's the part I don't understand somebody help me with that?
Not judge whats right or wrong. AA is all about judging whats moral. And whats moral is based on a mix of protestant and catholic understandings of biblical texts which were used to compose AA steps
Wondering if you are still sober? I'm making another attempt at sobriety got around 30 days or so..having some trouble with the whole what to do now thing,not alot of issues with abstinence just the emotional part not knowing what to do. I do know i won't stay sober if i don't pick up an learn some of this.guess im asking for advice or help with this part
I am still sober yes. And Life is great. Learning this stuff is one thing, but that does not help alcoholics. I know people who learn it...they can memorize every page from the book...yet they continue to drink. You have to experience it for it to work. Get yourself a big book and find someone who has experienced spiritual awakening. Go to AA meetings and say you are looking for someone to take you through the 12 steps. Not everyone who goes to AA has had spiritual awakening. Not everyone has done the 12 step work. So don't be let down if there are people there who aren't willing to help. People in AA are sick and unwell just like you. But spiritually awake ones do exist there, you just have to find them. The only thing that works for Alcoholics as defined by AA is spiritual connection to a higher power. Dm me on instagram and I can chat with you more. My instagram is in my youtube about section
Man you are doing God's work glad i found your vids ill watch them all but i relate and God is telling me through your vids that basically they are great direction and time for healing freedom and truth
The biblical prophet Elijah has returned, as prophesied, and testifies: I've watched several of your videos, and I can help. Few know where AA truly originated, like I do. And it so happens that it originated from a particular channel, one of two that were extremely instrumental and invaluable in my own GOD-given education. AA wasn't the brain-child of some man or men. It came from THE Higher Power Itself - The Mind That is GOD - through a channel named Edgar Cayce. When you discover what GOD is and what Jesus Christ ACTUALLY teaches, you discover that the organized religions have butchered the "good news" of Jesus Christ ("The Kingdom of GOD is within you") beyond recognition, into its OPPOSITE (judgment and sacrifice for "sin"). And that's why I was sent: to re-state and clarify the "good news" that Jesus Christ brought some 2000 years ago. When you learn exactly what GOD is (The limitless Mind that is ALL), exactly what YOU are ( the "son" of GOD, a limitless Thought in the Mind that is GOD, given the ability to think WITH that Mind), exactly what satan is (the selfish human ego), and exactly why you are here (we partook of an irrational idea, symbolized by the "tree of knowledge of Go(o)d and (d)evil"), and how we will get back Home (by rejecting that irrational idea and overcoming the ego) THEN EVERYTHING MAKES PERFECT RATIONAL SENSE! As Max Planck indicated in his 1944 Florence Italy speech ("On the Nature of Matter"), scientists who pay attention to the quantum physics data can see that this world is a simulation in A Great Mind. GOD has revealed to me WHY we are experiencing it. And Jesus Christ tells you how to leave it behind, and guarantees that you will succeed! Want to know more? Seek and ye shall find...
@@thinkofsomethingcooler New International Version nor will people say, ‘Here it is,’ or ‘There it is,’ because the kingdom of God is in your midst.” Luke 17:22
Yes everyone only tips when they can. That's how it works. Also, you don't make the rules of how people use their money. You dont control them. If it bothers you, I suggest you write some inventory on it.
I worked in the industry while working the steps and my sponsor who also worked in the industry told me to look at my tips per month not per table. Give it a try.
I've been sober a bit over 28 years and attending AA the whole time. It saved my life. At this point, any cravings are long gone but I attend for a few reasons: 1. It reminds me that I'm not cured and still need to pay attenton to what I do. 2. As an old timer, I can help newer people and ease their acceptance of their alcoholism. 3. Many of my friends are there. 4. Last and most important, the coffee is hot and the donuts are low calorie 🙂🙂
This video is so on point and exactly what I needed today - I’m 43 days in and I find myself struggling because I’m not as willing as I’d like to admit - surrender is something I never thought of and yet, I surrendered to alcohol, to food, to sex and to anything else that gave me instant gratification and yet I struggle to surrender to God (as I understand Him). I’m working the steps, I’m attending meetings and I’m helping others - I’m told to just keep doing this one day at a time and so I will - I want what the Big Book promises - I want freedom!! Thank you for sharing this - I will be sharing it with many people.
Shalom and blessings.
I just hit 40 days. The surrender was hard, but my way never worked. The hardest part now is the personal inventory. It's taking me a long time because I have to stop sometimes. It's a lot to unpack your closet of secrets.
I wish you the best!
I am 53 and been through 2 marriages and busy destoying another relationship due to abuse of alcohol. I have been an alcoholic since the age of 14. I have lost everything, please pray for me.
Hoi Jaques, ook Nederlands ?
Je bent welkom op de meeting, het werkt al jaren voor mij.
Praying for you, Jacques.
Hi brother, I was 56 before I got sober in AA. Like you, I drank and used drugs since the age of 14. This video is accurate.
I had a 3 month relapse after 6 years. That was 6 months ago.
I will be 63 years old on Monday 23rd September.
Honesty, Openness and Willingness are all you need.
I am praying for you ❤️✌️
That's my story.
Great video. Sharing it with our AA group.
This video was so beautifully spoken and created. Truly a gift.
Picked up another 24 hour token tonight. I don’t think I realized how everything I do in my life is self motivated till I saw this video. Thank you for making this.
You're very welcome
CONGRATS!!! 🎉
What an eye opener this video is. Everything you said was so on point. This video will be watched over and over again. I found your video as I was looking for local AA meetings. I am so glad I did. Thank you.
Very interesting outlook on AA and surrendering and a mindset on living , I got a lot from this thank you !
I struggle with negativity and feeling low but it’s all just me focusing on me !!!
Simple, but not easy; a price had to be paid. It meant destruction of self-centeredness. (BigBook, pg14)
I just found your channel. It helps me so much. Thank you!
I was like you I hated AA at first. I used to drink before I went in to AA because I thought it was all a huge joke. Who would quit drinking alcohol for 20 years? That makes no sense. It is kind of ironic because my father has been sober for 40 years but I thought he was an outlier, he was just strange I guess. Surrendering was the hardest thing I had to do. I was in the Navy, we don't surrender. What I had to realize was, yes, in the Navy we don't surrender but we are also taught to not go down with the ship, to fight another day. So, that is what I had to do. There was no point dying in a war, in a fight I could never win. Now, I go to AA everyday not because I have to go but I have to go. Its great and I like most of the people in it. I learn a lot from it everyday.
I love this thanks i found this in beginning of recovery great channel !
Glad you enjoy it!
Excellent video!
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Wonderful stuff. . . . love the '90/90' vid as well. And THANK YOU
Hey David thanks for the quality content. Sharing your story really helps me deal with voluntary seclusion problem. As opposed to running away from problems to alcohol, my defense mechanism is running away from people and secluding myself bc I was scared of others' judgement. But in fact I was being judgemental of believing that people are judgemental about me. I learned from the video that letting go of this judgement is necessary, stop trying to control, and listen to the universe.
You nailed it. You sound a lot like me. Step 4 resentment and fear inventories really helped me identify and let go of subtle controlling behaviors I had. We really just try to control because we are afraid. It all boils down to fear and not letting the universe just do what its going to do.
I can identify with this , it hurts me deeply what i imagine what other people think of me , some people I know well and I avoid them , I can be so easily offended and have massive resentment s , crippling mental torture at times
So good!
Thankyou ..your vides are class..❤
Glad you like them!
Nice man!
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This is fantastic. I was looking forward to seeing it and it delivered. Very powerful and intelligent work. Will be sharing alot.
Glad you enjoyed it!
I dont understand what is meant by to do with the universe tells me. The universe isn't telling me to do anything. That's the part I don't understand somebody help me with that?
What movie is that girl pouring a drink on bar counter?
Is there any good movies on alcohol that can inspire to quit
@@RahulSharma-bu8lw Crazy Heart.
Also check out 'Moms'...
Not judge whats right or wrong. AA is all about judging whats moral. And whats moral is based on a mix of protestant and catholic understandings of biblical texts which were used to compose AA steps
Really powerful video - it’s hard to watch people you love struggle with alcohol - yes everyone has to go through their own journey.
Yasssss! Im a tool gurl!
I love your videos watch over and over and share them to my group I have be sober 7 years
Wondering if you are still sober? I'm making another attempt at sobriety got around 30 days or so..having some trouble with the whole what to do now thing,not alot of issues with abstinence just the emotional part not knowing what to do. I do know i won't stay sober if i don't pick up an learn some of this.guess im asking for advice or help with this part
I am still sober yes. And Life is great. Learning this stuff is one thing, but that does not help alcoholics. I know people who learn it...they can memorize every page from the book...yet they continue to drink. You have to experience it for it to work. Get yourself a big book and find someone who has experienced spiritual awakening. Go to AA meetings and say you are looking for someone to take you through the 12 steps. Not everyone who goes to AA has had spiritual awakening. Not everyone has done the 12 step work. So don't be let down if there are people there who aren't willing to help. People in AA are sick and unwell just like you. But spiritually awake ones do exist there, you just have to find them. The only thing that works for Alcoholics as defined by AA is spiritual connection to a higher power. Dm me on instagram and I can chat with you more. My instagram is in my youtube about section
Great video bro ur content is gold
Glad you enjoyed
Man you are doing God's work glad i found your vids ill watch them all but i relate and God is telling me through your vids that basically they are great direction and time for healing freedom and truth
God allows me to be who I am.
End of.
Allows it, yes. He wants us all to grow to sainthood though. Have you achieved it? I certainly haven't!
I'm working on it though.
The biblical prophet Elijah has returned, as prophesied, and testifies: I've watched several of your videos, and I can help. Few know where AA truly originated, like I do. And it so happens that it originated from a particular channel, one of two that were extremely instrumental and invaluable in my own GOD-given education. AA wasn't the brain-child of some man or men. It came from THE Higher Power Itself - The Mind That is GOD - through a channel named Edgar Cayce. When you discover what GOD is and what Jesus Christ ACTUALLY teaches, you discover that the organized religions have butchered the "good news" of Jesus Christ ("The Kingdom of GOD is within you") beyond recognition, into its OPPOSITE (judgment and sacrifice for "sin"). And that's why I was sent: to re-state and clarify the "good news" that Jesus Christ brought some 2000 years ago.
When you learn exactly what GOD is (The limitless Mind that is ALL), exactly what YOU are ( the "son" of GOD, a limitless Thought in the Mind that is GOD, given the ability to think WITH that Mind), exactly what satan is (the selfish human ego), and exactly why you are here (we partook of an irrational idea, symbolized by the "tree of knowledge of Go(o)d and (d)evil"), and how we will get back Home (by rejecting that irrational idea and overcoming the ego) THEN EVERYTHING MAKES PERFECT RATIONAL SENSE!
As Max Planck indicated in his 1944 Florence Italy speech ("On the Nature of Matter"), scientists who pay attention to the quantum physics data can see that this world is a simulation in A Great Mind. GOD has revealed to me WHY we are experiencing it. And Jesus Christ tells you how to leave it behind, and guarantees that you will succeed!
Want to know more? Seek and ye shall find...
The Big Book says a god exists within you? Is this what you are claiming the book says?
That's not what the Big Book says, nor does this video state such.
Jesus says that in the gospels
@@Dienekes678 actually yes it did.
@@dimatalks please post where Jesus says exactly this
@@thinkofsomethingcooler New International Version
nor will people say, ‘Here it is,’ or ‘There it is,’ because the kingdom of God is in your midst.” Luke 17:22
You only tip the waitress “when you can” Shame on you. Don’t go out to eat if you can’t tip. They make like $3 an hour
Yes everyone only tips when they can. That's how it works. Also, you don't make the rules of how people use their money. You dont control them. If it bothers you, I suggest you write some inventory on it.
I worked in the industry while working the steps and my sponsor who also worked in the industry told me to look at my tips per month not per table. Give it a try.
The universe is giving me money to drink, according to you.
Bollocks.
Wow. You didn't understand this video at all, did you?