The next step emotional sobriety book

Choosing emotional sobriety through selfawareness and right action. In this letter bill suggests that emotional sobriety should be the next frontier that aa should pursue. Amazing stuff, i can feel the love and sincerity from dave and mark. Emotional sobriety the next frontier emotional sobriety book. The next frontier emotional sobriety by bill below you will find the substance of a revealing letter which bill wrote several years ago to a close friend who also had troublesome depressions. We feel that elimination of our drinking is but a beginning i ook o aa. This is perhaps the best talk on the topic of emotional sobriety i have ever heard. Emotions produce euphoric and intoxicating effects. Next steps emotional sobriety workshop dave f and mark.

Choosing emotional sobriety through selfawareness and right action berger ph. Aa anonymity statement anonymity is the spiritual foundation of all our traditions. Emotional sobriety i recommended bill wilsons writing on emotional sobriety to someone who i have never met in person, but who sent me inquiries via email. The book contains clear cut directions to free yourself from the anguish of depending on others for your well being. In emotional sobriety the next frontier, sober women and men describe the transformations sobriety can bring. Bill asks us to note that this letter should occasion no concern as both bill and his friend are today in the cleared. In the letter from bill you are given a first glimpse into the world of emotional sobriety through bills words. Emotional sobriety is a necessary next step in recovery, if you want to get over. This is so helpful in living life on lifes terms and still maintain your sobriety. As berger points out, this is the first time in any literature that the concept of emotional sobriety was articulated by anyone.

When we are operating under the influence of our emotions verses the influence of our intelligence we are emotionally inebriate. The next step emotional sobriety in a working retreat format with dave f. Sharing 39 years of experience with the big book in a big book oriented retreat weekend the wilson house east dorset vt february 8 10, 2002. They can produce a sense of ease and comfort and contentment. It has inspired a deeper connection with my family, sponsees and others. It takes continued wakefulness and commitment to ongoing spiritual and mental health. About emotional sobriety when an alcoholic stops drinking, it s cause for rejoicing. Some might think that it means being happy, joyous, and free, a common adage in 12step meetings, taken from aa literature. Emotional sobriety the next frontier selected stories. What it is and why its important in recovery and in life. Aa speakers amazing big book step study part 1 of 5. The experiences of many who have found themselves spiritual bankrupt and how they found their way out. The next frontier alcoholics anonymous 12 step program 12 steps of aa akron ohio aa new york the big book of aa 2nd edition alcohol allergy rehabilitation of alcoholics dr.