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Not God – Episode 93

Do you sometimes feel responsible for the whole world? Would other people be happy if they would do things your way? An critical part of our recovery is that we recognize that we are not God. Spencer talks about ways in which he has tried to “play God” in the past, about how those increased the…

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Faith over Fear – Episode 74

Does fear keep you from acting? Can you move forward in faith instead? This week, we talk about faith over fear. Spencer and Adrienne talked about their experience with fear and faith, reflecting on these questions and others. How has fear been a factor in your life to date? In what ways did fear direct your actions (or…

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faith over fear – a meditation

    “Today, I am choosing faith over fear”     Recently, a friend shared in a meeting, saying, Growing up in an alcoholic home, I learned to fear change. I have lived my life in fear. Fear has driven my decisions. Because of fear, I thought I had no choices. Today, I know that I…

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let god – a guest meditation by Karla

  TIMELY WIND The eagle soars away into the sky And yet he never plumbs the depths of space. The four seasons give place to one another, Yet never seem to have an end or a beginning. When the one dry tree on the hill is blown down By the timely wind, what can one…

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Intuition or God’s Will? – Episode 61

How do I know my Higher Power’s will, which I am told to pray for in Step 11? Is Intuition the same thing? Spencer does this one solo, with written participation by Ruth and Adrienne. He starts from this outline: What is intuition? in·tu·i·tion 1. the ability to understand something immediately, without the need for…

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