Spiritual Awakening - Kevin G.

Though this talk came from the Buddhist website dharmaseed.org, it focuses on having a spiritual awakening through service. The speaker reads from the Big Book and ends the talk with participants calling out the principles of the Twelve Steps. A great look at the Twelfth Step and spirituality from a different perspective. Nothing mentioned conflicts with AA or twelve-step principles.

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A Call to Service

We are in the process of uploading more audio to the file hosting service at Mediafire and will be posting links in the next couple of days. This blog is meant to be a service project to make good recovery speakers available for free to all who want them, especially those who are homebound or live in areas without meetings. But one person cannot do it alone. If you can donate even a couple of minutes of your time to help another get the message of recovery please email recoverylibrary@yahoo.com. No matter how small the contribution may be of your time, it is appreciated.

Steps 8, 9, and 10 Glasshouse 2002 - John A.

Another take on Steps 8-10 by AA Oldtimer John A.

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Introduction to Meditation Classes available online

We have uploaded a new set of meditation classes. Each class is about an hour with six total courses. Parts 1 and 2 uploaded so far; more to come.

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Unshakable Truth Sermons in Christianity Section

While bring Christian is not a requirement for recovery, many will benefit by developing their relationship with a Higher Power through learning about God in a Church, temple, or other organized religion. These sermons come from the South Tampa Fellowship, a non-denominational church that emphasizes practical sermons you can use in your daily life.

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Carry This Message - Steps 3, 4, and 5 by Dennis R.

Information packed talk by AA oldtimer Dennis R. Very literature based. Includes an overview of the first two steps followed by the personal experience of Dennis with Steps 3 through 5. Covers selfishness, resentment, willingness and fear. Approximately 40 minutes, great audio quality, 9.5 MB.

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Trusting God by Tom I.

Hour-long talk in Iceland by AA oldtimer Tom I about spirituality in recovery. He talks about how to find a higher power and how to use it. Great for anyone strugglng with the spiritual side of program. Question and answer session at end. Excellent audio quality, 1 hour, about 12 MB.

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Steps 10, 11 and 12 - Johnnie H.

AA oldtimer gives an in-depth talk on the maintenance steps of the program. He lets us know that these steps are a set of actions we take to remind us of the work that we have done to get to this point. The emphasis is on doing the work, and a reminder that these Steps won't mean much if we haven't done the previous nine. People in recovery will appreciate this book-based talk about the Steps and how they work. Approx 48 minutes, good quality, 15 MB. There is a loss of audio for less than a minute about 12 minutes until the end of the talk.

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Mindfulness Meditation 6-Week Course

Zencast has posted a six-week mindfulness meditation course that I have included in the meditation section of Recovery Library. Mindfulness meditation has origins in Buddhism but is not religious in nature and can enhance the practice of anyone learning how to meditate. Each talk is about an hour and a half long and includes a 20-minute meditation in the middle of the talk.

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The Big Book Comes Alive with Joe and Charlie

The famous AA oldtimers go through the book Alcoholics Anonymous line by line starting at the title page all the way through the first 164. This seminar goes on throughout the country and teaches others about the program of AA first-hand by going through the book and finding all the stuff hidden there that others may fail to see. Nine talks averaging about 1 hour and 15 minutes each. File sizes around 18MB.

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Clancy on Sponsorship in AA

Known for his humor and simple explanations, AA oldtimer Clancy I. speaks on sponsorship from the perspective of how to be a sponsor and how to chose one. Third talk explains in detail how he sponsors others. Great talks to help newcomers to being a sponsee or sponsor understand their roles. Other talks on sponsorship will be posted soon. Varying audio quality, file sizes between 5 and 7 MB.
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Complete 12-Step Study: Sandy's Steps

One of the most popular AA oldtimer speakers on the East Coast, Sandy B. gives a twelve week talk on the Steps at the Saturday Morning Live meeting in Washington, DC. Each talk begins with an overview of all the Steps and a review of the ones discussed the week before. Sandy uses easy-to-understand analogies in an entertaining way to help illustrate the main points of each Step. Great to use at a Step Study meeting or with sponsees. Each talk is approximately 45 minutes and file sizes run from 5-10MB. Good quality audio.

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Steps 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10 - Mark H and Dave F

AA speakers Mark H. and Dave F. give an in-depth, book-based description of the Steps. Mark starts with his experience with Steps 5-7. He talks about the practical aspect of spirituality, such as getting your physical environment in order before looking for enlightenment. Other topics included are unconditional love, gaining power through the Steps, the Sacraments of Penance and more. Dave continues with his expriences, including the 7 Warnings of Not Doing a Fifth Step by Bill Wilson, who to do a 5th Step with, alternate ways to do a 5th Step, and the 5th Step Rule. Most of the emphasis is on Steps 5-7, with the last 20 minutes being devoted to the Speakers' experiences with steps 8-10. High quality audio, about 12 MB, 1 hour 19 min.

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Steps 1, 2 and 3 - Hector E.

AA Speaker Hector E. from CA speaks in Iceland about the first three Steps as described in the book Alcoholics Anonymous (Big Book). He is funny and entertaining, providing an in-depth look at powerlessness and God. In the beginning he very quickly describes the actions required to stay sober, as well as which chapters in the Big Book correspond to which Steps. Hector briefly touches on AA history as well as the way he sponsors others, including what writing assignments he gives to people going through the Steps.

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Meditation Meeting File

New file available which provides a meeting format for an AA Meditation Meeting. Includes the 3rd Step Prayer, 7th Step Prayer and 11th Step Prayer. Could easily be adopted for individual use. PDF file, approx 90K.

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Daily Buddhism: Foundations of Buddhism

If you're exploring your spiritual side and want to learn more about other religions, Foundations of Buddhism is an excellent overview. It provides information on what Buddhism is, their sacred texts, who Buddha is, as well as an introduction to the main tenets of Buddhism. A quick overview of the Four Noble Truths, the Eightfold Path, and the 5 Precepts are included. While being spiritual doesn't mean you have to belong to any particular religion, there's nothing wrong with learning about other spiritual traditions and taking what learn and incorporating it in your own daily life.
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Daily Audio Bible Windfarm Prayer Classes

New to the Christianity section is a 4-part class on prayer called the Windfarm Initiative. Prayer is an important part of any recovery program, which is why this is included though it is not a recovery resource. This class is full of Bible references and goes in-depth on the subject of prayer. Each class is about an hour and a half and file sizes are rather large (50-65 MB). Companion website is available through dailyaudiobible.com (click on the Windfarm Initiative icon on the left).

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In All Our Affairs, Part 4 by Chuck C.

The final talk in AA speaker Chuck C's Pala Mesa, CA talks. This is probably the most on-topic and information packed talk out of the entire series. Explores the concepts of self-discovery, unlearning what we have learned about life and surrender. Either God is everything or nothing; either way there is no reason to worry. Bible quotes scattered throughout; several quotes and insights on the book Alcoholics Anonymous (AA Big Book).

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In All Our Affairs, Part 3 by Chuck C.

AA Speaker Chuck C. continues his Pala Mesa, CA talk on living the program. This talk emphasizes the difference between Step 4 and Step 10, as well as the importance of daily inventory. Other points include making amends, honesty, admitting to not knowing and growth. Chuck also explores taking the program home and practicing it in a marriage and family situation. Good audio quality, 1 hr 19 mins.

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