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Step One: Why the Big Book Devotes So Much Space to Admitting Powerlessness

Step One is the foundation of recovery. Explore why the Big Book emphasizes admission of powerlessness — and how it ...
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Why We Hold Onto Defects and How to Let Them Go

Discover a pen-to-paper method to expose destructive habits. Learn Step 6 tools to replace defects ...
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Don’t Let Complacency Chew Up Your Recovery: An AA Perspective

Discover how to maintain your spiritual awakening with practical 12-Step steps ...
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AA Palindrome — 12 Steps Up to Sobriety and Down to Humility (Part 2)

Learn why the 12 Steps move us both down to newcomers and up to humility — plus suggested reading to ...
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AA Palindrome — 12 Steps Up to Sobriety and Down to Humility (Part 1)

Discover how AA’s 12 Steps lift you to sobriety while grounding you in humility. Explore recovery insights — find recommended ...
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Not a Rose Garden: Sobriety, Serenity, and Real Life

Discover how recovery builds resilience, not guarantees. Read real AA stories and find recovery books to guide your next step ...
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More GEMS Revealed — Meetings in a Book for Addiction Recovery

Discover More GEMS Revealed: bite-sized recovery insights and practices. Perfect for sponsees. Order on Amazon or at the4thdimension.ca today ...
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The Gravitational Pull: Keeping Faith Central in Your Journey to Sobriety

Shift your focus from self-centeredness to divine connection! Discover how habitual prayer can reorient your life's solar system around God's ...
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The Cosmic Shift of Step Three: Trusting a Higher Power

Explore the metaphor of life's solar system and learn why it's crucial for God to be at its core ...
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How the Twelve Steps Solve Every Problem: Understanding STEP

Discover how the STEP acronym—Solution To Every Problem—can guide you through challenges using the principles of the Twelve Steps. Learn ...
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Bill Wilson’s Legacy: Insights on Emotional Sobriety

Join us as we discuss Bill Wilson’s insights on emotional sobriety! Learn how regular inventories can transform your recovery journey ...
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Challenge Accepted: Self-Reflection Techniques for Lasting Recovery

Discover how old-timers can self-challenge through regular inventories while applying AA principles for lasting recovery growth! ...
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Bumper Sticker Wisdom: Tracking Your Growth

Tune into our latest episode on overcoming self-absorption through mindful practices! Discover actionable insights for recovery journeys ...
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Awakening Daily: Tuning Up Your Recovery

Ready for deeper awakenings? Listen now as we discuss how routine inventories lead to ongoing transformation in your recovery journey! ...
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