{"id":961,"date":"2022-10-05T12:03:37","date_gmt":"2022-10-05T12:03:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ffsikeralam.in\/subscription\/?p=961"},"modified":"2024-02-20T10:56:05","modified_gmt":"2024-02-20T10:56:05","slug":"malady-in-big-book-alcoholics-anonymous-12-steps","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ffsikeralam.in\/subscription\/malady-in-big-book-alcoholics-anonymous-12-steps\/","title":{"rendered":"MALADY in Big Book Alcoholics Anonymous, 12 Steps and 12 Traditions"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Was trying to relay in a far more easily digestible fashion. If you have found yourself or a loved one suffering from alcoholism or addiction, you are not alone! If you are ready to change your life and live free <a href=\"https:\/\/en.forexdata.info\/mash-certification\/\">MASH Certification<\/a> of addiction, then&nbsp;Find Addiction Rehabs&nbsp;can help. Practicing prayer and meditation helps us be mindful of our surroundings and gain consciousness of our spirituality by bringing us closer to our higher power.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class='aligncenter' style='display: block;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;' src=\"https:\/\/ecosoberhouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-Ftg6YwHdnfJ9MULm.png\" width=\"307px\" alt=\"spiritual malady big book\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Years of relapse finally gave me the Gift Of Desperation. (Acronym for GOD) I was left with no other choice but to surrender to the suggestions of a sponsor. Our capacity to make a decent living had been impaired by mental and emotional instability (4th bedevilment). Despite being physically sober, most of us continued to be unhappy, frequently plagued by mood swings and negative emotions. (Bedevilments 5, 6, and 7)&nbsp; Some were on medication and continued to suffer from depression and anxiety. (3rd bedevilment) &nbsp;The identification with the rest of the bedevilments was plain to see.<\/p>\n<h2>Genuine Leather Big Book Covers<\/h2>\n<p>When left unresolved, a spiritual malady will continue to lead to restlessness, irritability, and discontentment. It can also lead to other problems, such as alcohol abuse or other addictions. If you are struggling with alcoholism or any other addiction, it is important to seek help from AA or another 12-step program.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class='aligncenter' style='display: block;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;' src=\"https:\/\/ecosoberhouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/7460d385-fc04-4578-986c-d235e92b53b8-scaled-400x250.jpg\" width=\"303px\" alt=\"spiritual malady big book\"\/><\/p>\n<p>You should also try to find other people in AA who share your beliefs and struggles; they can provide support and fellowship as well as offer helpful advice. Just remember, even if you don\u2019t share the same beliefs, everyone in AA are united by their shared experience with addiction and their desire to stay sober. You are merely instructed to be open to the idea that you are not the end all be all, that there exists out in the universe something that is greater or more powerful than yourself.<\/p>\n<h2>How do you know if you are having a spiritual experience?<\/h2>\n<p>We certainly didn\u2019t sign up for the Big Book study because we were \u201chappy, joyous and  free.\u201d (BB p.133)&nbsp; It was hard to deny the truth once it was down on paper. The bedevilments were accurate <a href=\"https:\/\/accountingcoaching.online\/what-if-being-sober-sucks-4-tips-to-boost-your\/\">https:\/\/accountingcoaching.online\/what-if-being-sober-sucks-4-tips-to-boost-your\/<\/a> screenshots of our unmanageable lives. Remember, this doesn\u2019t refer to someone who is necessarily drinking, it\u2019s the individual who is no longer treating the spiritual illness with alcohol.<\/p>\n<div style='text-align:center'><iframe width='566' height='316' src='https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/gzC9PmaKfNI' frameborder='0' alt='spiritual malady big book' allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p>Even if you don\u2019t believe in God right now, it\u2019s important to keep an open mind. Things may change over time, and you never know when or how your beliefs might evolve. The important thing is that you stay committed to your sobriety and continue working the program \u2013 eventually, everything  else will fall into place.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Was trying to relay in a far more easily digestible fashion. If you have found yourself or a loved one suffering from alcoholism or addiction, you are not alone! 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