Mark is only carrying the message of the early pioneers of this life saving fellowship when recovery was 80 percent , our recovery today is less than 20 percent what mark “ preaches” takes discipline dedication hard work and helping others thank you mark for showing me how to live the 12 steps in my life

@mattymaze4088

6 ай бұрын

This guys understanding of The Program is absolutely amazing. I can never get enough of hom!!!

@caltonsteven

13 күн бұрын

We have enough fear so why continue preaching more fear , everyone who said I was going to die after getting complacent over 28 years ago , are dead physically in one shape or another and I can remember my father saying if you are scared to Die then you are scared to live . Death one shape or another is natural path to disconnect and detatch from people places and thing's . This guy is sharing his experience which I respect his thoughts and experiences and ideas for his conception of the Western hemisphere understanding of ideas tennets principles and his words Disciplines which is the biggest clue to the Christian reference of ideas and beliefs which is not mine . As I write I'm in the grip of the illness of Addiction or Affliction and I don't know if I will ever get out of the woods again , if I do or if I don't I am not gathering anymore misplaced fears as I believe the steps which is suggested only and I think of the man walking with a sandwich boards around his shoulders with the saying The End is Coming so I keep a open mind and let all the nonsense trying to make sense go right on thru . . . . Too much Doom which is a pity as this guy is sharing some helpful ideas and his experience is his and only his which is not mine and that's the beauty of the fellowships it's different strokes for different folk's . . Step 2 is every day and in the past and future which is all I have Choices, my urge only last 5 minutes and if I keep my mind on something that is a different pattern then I will make it thru the urges to use. My favourite saying is If it ain't Practical then it ain't Spiritual . . . Even the old members said in the AA basic text that they have only scratched the surface of the illness and Discovery which will lead the way to the way to recover and there's so much advanced information and therapy out their to assist alongside the 12 step philosophy . Mark a good man who is trying to help me and others out their and my only critic is a tab too much Fear which is leading to Doom so let's inflame not dampen the spirit . My old guide said I will die and after 28 years later he died and how can anyone say that someone is going to Die I'm living proof I am not dead yes not as healthy as I could or would like to be and I am cool about that compared to where I was and have been over the past two decades of misery . Today I am feeling a pulse in my wrists so I am alive and I am glad for this reason for starter's. It's easy to talk about dying until you stare death in the eyes and dig deep inside somewhere to survive and stay alive . I don't ask God for anything as I have two hands two legs and feet and a brain with eyes and ears and you lot so what should I ask God for .. everything I think and feel is God given natural condition and my inside work is getting rid of misdplaced shame and guilt and ideas and beliefs. My father's word's keeps coming back if you are scared to die you are scared to Live

I can't even begin to describe how grateful I am; I'm shocked at how many delusions I've had. I've studied the big book from the cover to chapter working with others and I know a lot about the steps, but I'm not sober right now. After listening to that talking, I understand why I'm not sober. That's because there's a difference between spiritual experience and spiritual knowledge/understanding

@ndnd2023

5 ай бұрын

For me it was the difference between spiritual experience (s) and being in fit spiritual condition or not, which is the only reason I can find in the book which explains my relapse after several years. I was neglecting the disciplines of 10, 11, 12 therefore losing my connection to step 1. That's just me though bud. Hoping you can find your way back into a good quality meeting and sponsorship, as I fortunately managed to do before I died, and make a NEW start at this stuff. Best...

It's on 777 just new 24 days clean hopefully learn as much as I can here good luck to everyone ❤️ God and thankful fir getting me clean and sober giving me the opportunity thankyou devine spirit

Mark H is without a doubt living on in the lives of many recovering people thru all his tapes. I for one appreciate these every day. Thank you Mark, Thank you AA, and thank you GOD🙏

Mark houston and his pure dedication to helping others by carrying the original message of a a from bill w and dr Bob is saving thousands of lives I lost my beautiful daughter to this illness in July leaving me two beautiful grandchildren one 19 and 3 years old I did not plan to be a mum at 72 years of age her ex partner is in prison on a murder charge a crack addict she was 6 years sober when he came into her life in recovery , they thought they were clean and sober and wanted to celebrate with a recovery baby her partner relapsed and she followed soon after their son is autistic and now social services are taking me to court to have her son adopted taking him from his loving family . No step one as mark shared it is priceless thank god for people like mark who carries a genuine message of recovery to us I spent years I n a a not drinking and going to meetings for this alcoholic there was no connection to my hp after gym first 6 months in a a I wouldn’t get honest and do the work I’m 37 years sober thanks to hearing people like mark carrying the true message of recovery

Mark is a perfect example of hard work and discipline without the added crucial element of surrender! I wish he had the humility to go to nicotine anonymous. Pride kills great men!

Yup.... from 1976 to today AA has saved millions of Alcoholics. Mark H has truly help my understanding of the 12 steps that have truly save my life beyond anything that I deserved. Truly an amazing experience and way to live life. If your drinking yourself to death and want it to stop. Make the call for help, good Sponsorship is hard to find at times but don't you ever give up. Keep looking and going forward with the 12 steps! Don't worry about what any one has to say, YOUR INSTALLATION ARE IN THE BOOK! ... and YOU can't go wrong. I have never seen anyone wish they didn't complete the 12 steps of Alcoholics Anonymous Yes the are truly the happiest people in life and in the room of AA. That I've ever seen.... Thanks for sharing Good message it is, thanks for the fellowship!

REST IN PEACE MARK 😢

Wow. After a long weekend of doubt and fear, I needed this. Thank you.

35:02 My mom has a spiritual malady. Has been describing the malady for years and years. She's not alcoholic. The book describes the spiritual malady as 'our human problems' on p 52, not our alcoholic problem. Nowhere does it say in the step 1 part of the book that a malady, or an obsession (OED: A recurring thought or idea which intrudes or is not easily dismissed) with alcohol that leads to the first drink. It does talk about the absence of a defense a whole lot. Mental blank spot, absence of necessary sanity, will power, memory, coupled with the inability to reason with oneself. Step 10 - We are restored to sanity IE defense now seemingly in operation (p.83 - 84). Fred, Jim - Quote: 'No thought of drinking' ... But 'Suddenly the thought arose' for Jim. 'The end of a perfect day' for Fred. Even if an 'obsession' is present or not, it still falls to the absence of a defence which ultimately determines the drink. It's also my experience that those who suffer from an obsession can, 'at certain times', get through it until it passes. I see many real alcoholics fall for the first drink after a period of sobriety because they are holding a vigilance for 'the obsession' but then drink 'as carelessly as if it were ginger ale' (like Bill) in the mental blank spots described in chap.3. How could there be the presence of an obsession during a blank spot (the absence of sanity)? Just an idea to consider if like me, you drank because you were busy with the great life in recovery and were neglecting 10, 11, 12 - therefore losing connection with step 1. We treat the malady because the mind of the alcoholic is ineffective, and the body has an allergy (according to Silkworth and his mentor). We only have one option to recover if we are alcoholic, spiritual growth, and then by step 10, (11, 12), we have indeed straightened out physically and mentally. 'Recovered from a hopeless state of mind and body'. The book does describe an obsession to 'beat the game', but far as I can make out, that is talking about an alcoholic still in his cups who is using strategies to keep on drinking without experiencing the 'terrific consequences', or 'this time (I have a drink) it'll be different, and here's how'. I post this only as it may be helpful to someone, not to be in any way contentious.

@rogerfournier3284

4 ай бұрын

Knowledge is self seeking for more knowledge. Spiritual awareness is being responsible of my higher power which is not me, and having a conscious contact of a higher power. Having a daily reprieve of alcoholism. Living in the moment in which we, us, take away the “I” Thank you, well spoken. Going forward on six months, and I'm working on the 12 step with a good sponsor who understands the Big book.

Very spiritual message from Mark. Thank you Mark.

Yes. This is the message. I am living proof.

Just needed to hear this god bless ❤

So Powerful. Felt Tearful. Thank you.

Rest in peace, Mark, you saved my life. Your words live in my mind and your memory lives in my heart. I hope that my life makes you proud. Rest in peace brother

Thanks for posting.

I needed to hear this!

Thank you for sharing this!

It seems like the first guy has all the answers. Time will tell. Sometimes I need to do inventory on how I'm carrying the message.

There’s a tape of this workshop with David f

Who is the second voice? Love Mark but never heard this guy before. He has some good stuff.

@awesome_john_dipiero

Жыл бұрын

I believe it’s Dave f … there’s a worship tape of Dave f or David f and mark h … I believe this is a clip of that tape

I still have fear at 15 years sober- any of you willing to take me thru the steps?

@tacomike417

11 ай бұрын

Yes.

@anonymousme8102

10 ай бұрын

Yes my “hands had stretched out in welcome” (Pg 53) let’s get ya off the bridge of reason (fear), and step ashore. How does one get a hold of you ? 🤔

This is really good and I’m only 20 min

@susanadams76

Жыл бұрын

welcome home Kyle welcome home Kyle

@susanadams76

Жыл бұрын

✌

@susanadams76

Жыл бұрын

call AA find a closed AA meeting and get on with it call AA find a closed AA meeting and get on with it God bless you God bless you

My gut begins to turn and turn thats been my experience with step 1 totally relate

Buddhism Christianity C J Jung have different understandingss of Ego and what to do with it. Simply killing it is not possible by any of above. See St Pauls writings and St Johns Gospel. See Dalai Llama writings or Zen and see too Individuation process by CJ Jung. You need to dis identify with Ego to be free of it. Its not going to disappear.

@ndnd2023

7 ай бұрын

'Attempting to get rid of your ego is the greatest ego trip there is' - Alan Watts.

@kriscowley3241

13 күн бұрын

@@ndnd2023❤️

Not sure I want this experience in any way. Don't get me wrong but this AA meeting has completely took our addiction to have a never ending story. I'm not letting go the fact of me being clean to experience a thought of drinking again. Sure it could happen. I ain't thinking of it. Good luck to everyone staying clean

Year of record?

AMAZING

Anybody know who the man speaking alongside Mark? ❤🙏🏽

@tacomike417

Жыл бұрын

I believe it is a guy named Dave F.

@georgelow11

Жыл бұрын

@@tacomike417 thanks brother

Does anyone know who the second speaker is? Thnx

@ash1hollywood

Жыл бұрын

Dave F 🙏

Hey maybe this whole losing touch with the first step thing is truth so does this mean that the founders had it figured out we shouldn’t take six months to get to step 9??? 😂 I should be done already

Only a real alki will get this their is the chronic type who has to live by 10 11 and 12 and serve a homegroup

Dave f

I believe that cocaine use prevented Mark from becoming an alcoholic. He seems to know nothing about the first step

@tacomike417

Жыл бұрын

Wow

@lobo1281

Жыл бұрын

@@tacomike417 the first step of Alcoholics Anonymous is the qualifying step for membership in AA. This person, as many others have never crossed the line into a region from which there is no return through human aid. Use of cocaine or any substance other than alcohol cannot get you into alcoholics anonymous.

@tacomike417

Жыл бұрын

@@lobo1281 I don't know him or anything about his sobriety. The talk helped me out a lot.

@lobo1281

Жыл бұрын

What makes you think that you are an alcoholic?

@John-rb3yv

Жыл бұрын

He knew waaaaay more than you probably ever will Stop splitting hairs Spiritual malady is no respecter of drug of no choice