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.
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..
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
8 years sober thanks to AA.
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..
15 yrs sober and free
he was so incredible~~so blessed to be able to hear him speak ~~
He really is!
Whose here during quarantine?
Me
This is amazing! Thank you.🤪
@@judemischke5400 💞
Thanks Sandy for being in this world..............your light shines on....................
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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One of the best speaker ever...🛩️✌️
34 days of recovery its slow going but I'm all in...
i have found my way thankyou sandy 100 percent dependant on GOD
HALLELUJAH🙏
Thanks for helping me stay sober
I love this guy. Perception is everything. Great speaker.
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
I did not have the pleasure of meeting him but he help me see the world 🌎 differently
Thank you Sandy!I feel your spirit as I write.
Thanks Sandy, I love listening to you. RIP x
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
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
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!
Sandy your teachings will live on. Rest peaceful. ❤
I am a Al Anon and love listening to Sandy’s messages.
AA love this program but for the grace of God that you
Thank you, Sandy, you are loved eternally. 😇💖💛
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?
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
Right now i am going through “the test.” And im grateful.
Most amazing share I've heard yet.
I love this guy.
Nearly 2 weeks off it, hopefully for life now please god...
Negative thoughts = negative actions / positive thoughts = positive actions - Emmett fox
Good Talk - RIP Sandy
Almost 50 years in this program, but I am greatful for him sharing.
Rip
Asking for more help, every day ❤
I love his Buddha giggles throughout his talks. Hes like the Buddha, he always had a giggle.
You knew the Buddha?
Thank you!
oh my god he's a freakin genius. 32 days today no booze.
I love this man🙏🙏🙏🙏
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.
I love Sandy’s talks they have helped so much.
Who is Tozer? I’m so glad that someone recommended these to me! So good. 💓 🤣🥰
[8:45] when true spiritual learning occurs
Thumbs down? Even though I accept that, I still wonder- why?
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
Thank you
All-time great. A disease speaks through thoughts and judgments about things. Yes!
God
Last night we did something on integrity this is a perfect fit thank you
INCREDIBLE
Made my day !!!
1st Sandy B. definitely will be listening to more! :)
way to go , keep up the faith
Thanks
Thank you . I truly enjoyed this.
GREAT INSIGHTS
Finding is better than seeking.
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
19:59 to start on the actual title.
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
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.
Sandy should considered for adding a 13th Legacy....All his talks
Just do alot of listening.
I FOUND THAT I HAD TO LEARN TO LISTEN.
wow
How do I change my perception somebody please give me an example
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
Chris …. Yes
10 months sober here
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
The audience missed a few of his jokes.
😁😁😁
On Holograms [1:57]
based and redpilled
hindi
They missed the joke about shakespeare lol