Not God – Episode 93

Do you sometimes feel responsible for the whole world? Would other people be happy if they would do things your way? An critical part of our recovery is that we recognize that we are not God. Spencer talks about ways in which he has tried to “play God” in the past, about how those increased the unmanageability of his life, and about how the realization that he is not God has simplified his life and provided serenity. He worked from the outline below, illustrating the points with stories from his life. * What do I mean when I say I am not God?* I can’t control or change other people* Things outside my “hula hoop” are not my responsibility* I don’t know what is best for others* I don’t always know what is best for me* Why would I think I am?* How did my actions suggest I thought so?* When do i struggle with wanting to play God?* How is it a relief when I remember that I am nobody's higher power? Upcoming topics include Tradition 11 and “Is it caretaking or healthy support?” Please call us at 734-707-8795 or email [email protected] with your questions or experience, strength and hope. Or just leave a comment right here. Music from the show Neil Young – Change Your Mind https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=45qX1VYONds  Adele – Make You Feel My Love https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0put0_a–Ng  Terence Trent D'Arby – Holding on to You   The music I played in the pauses is Early Bird by Hania Yiska. You can find more of his work, including our opening music, Teleportationism, at Bandcamp. [bandcamp width=100% height=120 album=1092572225 size=large bgcol=ffffff linkcol=0687f5 tracklist=false artwork=small track=2287220984] Some episodes about living with addiction In response to a listener email, we compiled a list of episodes that have guests who share their experience, strength, and hope about living with active addiction or alcoholism. Episode 70: Living with alcoholism or addictionEpisode 65: HopeEpisode 54: Family of our DreamsEpisode 52: My StoryEpisode 78: Stay or Go?Episodes 58 and 59: Relapse and Michelle's storyEpisode 22: Parents roundtable