Thom’s Nutshell:
The ability to speak several languages is an asset, but the ability to keep your mouth shut in any language is priceless.
Seeking truth through withholding judgment. What makes it difficult to keep our mouths shut. The Odyssey, grades in school, “won’t” drink versus “can’t” drink. What is the suffering that breaks us open and makes us susceptible to change?
Our music is provided by the great southern artist Jefferson Ross. Learn more about Jefferson at jeffersonross.com
Visit our website:
www.emotionalsobriety.info
Learn more about Joe C., Secular AA and Rebellion Dogs here:
https://rebelliondogspublishing.com
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Joe C. Twitter: @Rebellion_Dogs
Friendly Circle Berlin workshops: https://friendlycircleberlin.org/events
Allen’s book, 12 Essential Insights for Emotional Sobriety: https://www.amazon.com/12-Essential-Insights-Emotional-Sobriety/dp/1955415129/
Join Allen & Thom at our Thursday night, 7pm PST Zoom meeting on Emotional Sobriety and the Steps (login information below):
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Password: 375986
For our ongoing workshop video series on Emotional Sobriety and the 12 Steps, visit our YouTube channel here:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHEM2-kqLkfp3I4c0jy-X-g
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We’d love to stay in touch in between meetings.
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Chapters
- (00:00:07) - Coming to Alcoholics: The Next Step in Recovery
- (00:01:03) - Can We Ever Come Home?
- (00:02:11) - Alcoholics on the Recovery Process
- (00:06:04) - Tom Rutledge: The Key to Life
- (00:08:55) - The Value of Listening
- (00:14:38) - Tom and Alan on Their Most Toxic Relationship
- (00:17:36) - Non-Judgmental Musings for 12 Step Life
- (00:23:43) - Know the Meaning of Your Life
- (00:24:53) - Should We Suspend Our Judgment of Trump?
- (00:30:29) - Open Minds on the Divorce
- (00:34:43) - Can I Be Active Azealously?
