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As highlighted in the Big Book, surmounting this spiritual malady is key to achieving mental and physical recovery from untreated alcoholism. Thankfully, the “spiritual malady” is no longer a “missing piece” of Step One for me. It is a reality of my powerlessness and unmanageability and enables me to see why I so desperately need to seek a Power Greater than myself.
What is spiritual malady in Alcoholics Anonymous?
It’s been medically proven that after a few days of not drinking, alcohol is completely processed out of the body. After a period of abstinence, the substance is physically worked out of the body. Those of you who have been in Celebrate Recovery (CR) for a while know that our 12-steps are exactly modeled on the 12 steps of Alcoholics Anonymous.
Steps Toward Spiritual Awakening
Chronic relapsers do not have the luxury of working the steps slowly — they NEED POWER NOW, they cannot wait months to a year to work the steps — they’re barely hanging on as it is and it’s just a question of WHEN they are going to pick up again. As overwhelming as I’m sure this all may seem for someone who’s either never had a spiritual connection, or been disconnected for years, I’d like to assure you it’s not as formidable as it may seem. But first, it’s crucial that you understand the difference between a spiritual experience and a religious one.
Understanding the Spiritual Malady in AA and its Impact on Recovery
- Today’s guide explores the spiritual malady meaning in the context of 12-step recovery groups like AA (Alcoholics Anonymous).
- According to Alcoholics Anonymous, informally known as The Big Book, when someone with alcoholism drinks, they have an abnormal reaction likened to an allergic reaction.
- Selfishness, self-centeredness, and self seeking are manifestations of spiritual malady that contribute to the cycle of addiction.
- Same thing with alcohol; some people can have a couple beers, no problem.
Do your words build up or tear down those around you? As much as it depends on us, we need to live at peace with our families. If that just isn’t possible, or if you don’t feel safe there, let Celebrate Recovery be your family. Not just emotionally, but invite us over for Christmas, cook us a nice meal. But seriously, that’s the kind of deep relationships you can build here in CR; as deep as family.
thoughts on “A Spiritual Inventory”
Selfishness and self -centeredness is the root of my trouble. My troubles are of my own making and arise out my living spiritual malady a life run on self-will. I must be God centered instead of self centered and God directed rather than self directed .
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Sustaining a conscious connection with a higher power through prayer and meditation is crucial for spiritual development and recovery. Engaging in regular prayer can deepen our connection with a higher power, providing a sense of peace and guidance. This daily practice helps stabilize and clarify our lives, significantly reducing the obsession with substances and offering a sense of freedom. The journey of recovery is deeply personal, and the role of a higher power can vary for each individual. Whether it involves prayer, meditation, or simply a belief in something greater, maintaining conscious contact with this higher power is essential for fostering spiritual growth and overcoming addiction. Is describing, essentially is referring to a stark void in our lives that we constantly attempt to fill with outside things such as drugs, alcohol, sex, shopping, or anything we can think to try to feel better.
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- What is the “elephant” in the middle of your family’s living room that everyone knows but no one talks about?
- Today I look further at the disease of alcoholism focusing on it as a spiritual malady.
- By taking the 12 steps as directed in the first 103 pages of the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous.
- Integrated treatment programs provide holistic care by amalgamating medical detox, therapy, and spiritual counseling.