Every so often, a story comes along that inspires the masses. This is true to the story and life of AA Co-founder Bill Wilson. Having struggled with addiction for a large part of his life, it took one conscious moment to flip the script and rewrite his narrative. Dive into this episode to hear Bill W Conscious Contact producer Jay Stinnett describe the life of Bill W, his evolution through consciousness and what part TM played in the later years of his life.
In this episode:
Who is Bill W and what is his story?
What was the conscious moment that changed his life forever?
What role did TM play in his healing journey?
How did meditation and self awareness support his journey through sobriety?
What’s the difference between a spiritual awakening and a spiritual experience?
And why does it matter?
Why is meditation the 11th step?
How did TM support Bill W’s understanding of the 11th step?
What inspired Bill to write the 12 steps?
Why does conscious contact play such a pivotal role in sobriety?
*NOTE* This episode includes a story that mentions an hour long TM practice. Please note, this was a special circumstance and Transcendental Meditation is only practiced for 20 minutes twice a day.
Bio: Jay Stinnett is an independent scholar, biographer, and author. His book award-winning book, "Bill W. Conscious Contact: The Award-Winning Film on Paper," is the culmination of over three decades of writing and presenting on Alcoholics Anonymous (A.A.) history, offering groundbreaking new perspectives on Bill Wilson's spiritual evolution. An expert on the Oxford Group, Bill Wilson, and Carl Jung, Stinnett has spent years working with the major archives of A.A. history, delving into Dr. Bob and Bill Wilson's mystical practices, and has conducted pioneering research into Wilson's role investigating psychedelics.
An engaging keynote speaker, Jay has lectured and led retreats in 18 countries, gaining insights into A.A.'s effectiveness across nations, cultures, and religions. He is an enthusiastic supporter of the Stepping Stones Foundation® — the Historic Home of Bill and Lois Wilson® in Katonah, N.Y. — and was instrumental in creating its digital archive. He is also the author of "Loving Sober: A Field Guide to Spiritual Intimacy" and a longtime member of Initiatives of Change. Jay is a meditation enthusiast living in the "4th Dimension" in Sedona, Arizona.
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