How often do we sit in AA meetings and hear the speaker declare, “But I haven’t yet got the spiritual angle.” Prior to this statement, he had described a miracle of transformation which had occurred in him –not only his release from alcohol, but a complete change in his whole attitude toward life and the living of it. It is apparent to nearly everyone else present that he has received a great gift; ” . . . except that he doesn’t seem to know it yet!” We well know that this questioning individual will tell us six months or a year hence that he has found faith in God. LANGUAGE OF THE HEART, p. 275
A spiritual experience can be the realization that a life which once seemed empty and devoid of meaning is now joyous and full. In my life today, daily prayer and meditation, coupled with living the Twelve Steps, has brought about an inner peace and feeling of belonging which was missing when I was drinking.
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…found faith in AA!
Walked into AA a broken drunken student who preferred to die. Graduated two years later with a B.S. degree and the rudiments of faith. Over 7000 meetings later I’m sober and have a meaningful life. My spiritual life continues to grow and the conscious presence of God in my life amazes me. Looking outside this A.M I realize no two snowflakes are exactly the same.
Spiritual experience is a difficult thing to discuss. Spiritual experience is not an intellectual process nor has an intellectual understanding. I continue to take the Steps and try to remain open to further experiences with the Steps as I go along. –Dennis M.
“Believe those who are seeking the truth; doubt those who find it.”
— Andre Gide
Great job-Doug!!!!!—from 5 dwi’s to being one of the best truck drivers out here for over 10 years-I was talking to a state trooper yesterday on the side of the road after my truck broke down,and it was a great,great convercation-he was a really nice guy-did all the people in law enforcement change when I got sober???? Lol nope-but the way I look at and treat them sure did :~). God bless
expect a miracle.
..even the best thing that ever happened to me i managed to screw that up too. Yet, describing my own spiritual awakening has given me an amazing gift. And it seems like i’m always the last one to know about it.
In my past life, I always wanted to direct my own play. But I was the only one with the script. Today i realize other people are not mind readers, so as i grow again in sobriety i get the tools of the trade from experience , strength and hope in AA.
I’ve always been told that there is no other “angle” only a spiritual one. And it is open for all of us, irrespective of faith, belief, custom, tradition or none of the above. I’ve heard Roman Catholics, born again Christians, Budists, Agnostics and Atheists all stand in the same meeting saying the Serenity Prayer together ans meaning every word. There is a Higher Power for all of us.