Thanks Earl. What really struck with me was what he said towards the end, " We are forced to live exceptional lives. The normal man can go to normalcy. He can experience resentment, fear, hang on to stuff. It won't kill him. It will cause him to have a lesser life. Less freedom, less magic, less reward but he can survive it so he'll do it, because it's not gonna kill him. We cant afford it. We have to rise to a higher state of conscious or this illness, this disease will kill us. So we have to embrace a spiritual path. We have to get out of self and be of service to others, and as a result attach to family, attach to friends develop a sense of community. We have to participate at a higher level. Because if we don't our alcoholism it's nipping at our heels will jump up catch us and drag us back into the mud."
Absolutely agree we all suffer from the pains of spiritual malady but as alcoholics we cant live from that place of self without drinking, we have to be hard on ourselves but always considerate of others we must! Be rid of this selfishness we must! God makes that possible❤
I know! I'm SO grateful for these! I listen when I'm feeling squirrelly! In person meetings are even better but the in between times they're so helpful!
@@kellychristensen4059 Girl, same! Nothing helps like meetings at my home group but these definitely help on the days I'm committed to my family. 3 teenagers can get me unspiritual real quick. Hahaha.
One of the greatest. Most sincere. Non tough guy in the world. I hated feeling like that. I hung around ppl like that. I was not like them. And I needed to "feel" like them. It was so scary. And alcohol made me think I could be like that. I'm happy to say that I don't react like that anymore. I'm still a frightened person. But I refused to be controlled by it. By the grace of the Almighty
I was blessed tonight to go and see Earl H. Speak, afterwards I was able to talk to him for a minute. For years I've had a CD of his that I listened to over and over. What an incredible story, he's funny, sincere, brutally honest and has touched many by sharing. What a gift!
Earl hightower helped save my life. I first heard his story when I was only 12 years old. My first rehab a little coke head burnout. I had to learn the hard way but I never forgot sitting around a fire and listening to earls story laughing crying bonding. We still quote Earl to this day. Biggest baddest buzz around. That's what I'm after. Thanks earl
"It's a fine line to be an honorable man. . . The idea is to be moving in the direction of these ideas. . . Am I always honest? No. . . It happens." Thank goodness progress not perfection takes alot of pressure off. And I appreciate all this speakers wisdom and carrying the message so so much. The perception is something much needed today. I am eternally teachable and I am so appreciative to have heard this.
I was blessed to be at this men’s retreat when Earl gave this talk. Probably close to 20 years ago now, and I still come back to this talk every so often. One of my favorites. Thank you, Earl!
Just heard you tonight in Westlake. You have been someone i have known for 32 years now from the log cabin etc. Tonight was a real tear jerker. All of my love
thank you odomtology.....I love this Earl H.........I honestly need this right now......I am far from my home group........and miss seeing people but am doing some really good twelve step work and working on my own recovery at the same time.......I do like it here.......love, peace, joy and happiness......
As a student of substance drug abuse counseling, I can say these videos are very valuable. I'd been told that there is a huge need of bilingual counselors and that's why I'm studying it. I would like to listen to some well recognize speakers in Spanish too, as the language and cultural barriers play against Spanish speaking drug abusers.
Thanks Earl. What really struck with me was what he said towards the end, " We are forced to live exceptional lives. The normal man can go to normalcy. He can experience resentment, fear, hang on to stuff. It won't kill him. It will cause him to have a lesser life. Less freedom, less magic, less reward but he can survive it so he'll do it, because it's not gonna kill him. We cant afford it. We have to rise to a higher state of conscious or this illness, this disease will kill us. So we have to embrace a spiritual path. We have to get out of self and be of service to others, and as a result attach to family, attach to friends develop a sense of community. We have to participate at a higher level. Because if we don't our alcoholism it's nipping at our heels will jump up catch us and drag us back into the mud."
yup, were forced to grow in all of those areas, or we will die, we dont have the choice to be lazy and complacent
Absolutely agree we all suffer from the pains of spiritual malady but as alcoholics we cant live from that place of self without drinking, we have to be hard on ourselves but always considerate of others we must! Be rid of this selfishness we must! God makes that possible❤
Needed some ideas that weren't my own so I've been listening to speaker tapes again. I'm so glad that these are here.
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I know! I'm SO grateful for these! I listen when I'm feeling squirrelly! In person meetings are even better but the in between times they're so helpful!
These.
@@kellychristensen4059 Girl, same! Nothing helps like meetings at my home group but these definitely help on the days I'm committed to my family. 3 teenagers can get me unspiritual real quick. Hahaha.
Oh thank GOD I found you again! I am now 20 yrs Sober one day at a time! You certainly played a part in it! 👍🌹💕❤️
One of my favorites. When he talked about the "mask". That tough guy mask, well, I wore it and most ppl I knew wore it. What a message
One of the greatest. Most sincere. Non tough guy in the world. I hated feeling like that. I hung around ppl like that. I was not like them. And I needed to "feel" like them. It was so scary. And alcohol made me think I could be like that. I'm happy to say that I don't react like that anymore. I'm still a frightened person. But I refused to be controlled by it. By the grace of the Almighty
Beautiful 🙏🏻🙏🏻 I relate.
I have every tape of this man. You were always meant to live. You never created a ripple effect...it’s been a tsunami of recovery. Real AA. God bless.
You should upload the tapes! This man is the best ive heard, my absolute favorite! Love from Boston
Amen ...i was given a cassette tape in 1999 of Earl & i love this man!
I was blessed tonight to go and see Earl H. Speak, afterwards I was able to talk to him for a minute. For years I've had a CD of his that I listened to over and over. What an incredible story, he's funny, sincere, brutally honest and has touched many by sharing. What a gift!
Earl hightower helped save my life. I first heard his story when I was only 12 years old. My first rehab a little coke head burnout. I had to learn the hard way but I never forgot sitting around a fire and listening to earls story laughing crying bonding. We still quote Earl to this day. Biggest baddest buzz around. That's what I'm after. Thanks earl
That was the greatest speaker I've ever heard. I am totally blown away 🙏
Thank you Earl. Heard him tonight in Toronto Canada. May God continue to bless this man.
"It's a fine line to be an honorable man. . . The idea is to be moving in the direction of these ideas. . . Am I always honest? No. . . It happens." Thank goodness progress not perfection takes alot of pressure off. And I appreciate all this speakers wisdom and carrying the message so so much. The perception is something much needed today. I am eternally teachable and I am so appreciative to have heard this.
I was blessed to be at this men’s retreat when Earl gave this talk. Probably close to 20 years ago now, and I still come back to this talk every so often. One of my favorites. Thank you, Earl!
Thank you Earl for your honesty and gifts
I love Earl. He inspires me.!
Better 🙌 🙏🙌🏿 🌾💜 than the ones that expires me.🕯️⚰️🚽🧻
Just heard you tonight in Westlake. You have been someone i have known for 32 years now from the log cabin etc. Tonight was a real tear jerker. All of my love
Amazing share we all need honesty in this amazing programme thank God for sharers like yiu
thank you odomtology.....I love this Earl H.........I honestly need this right now......I am far from my home group........and miss seeing people but am doing some really good twelve step work and working on my own recovery at the same time.......I do like it here.......love, peace, joy and happiness......
How did everything turn out sober and alive and reasonably content I hope
Acceptance is the key aa
Absolutely amazing thank you so very much. Brought me to tears and so grateful to be a recovered alcoholic because of AA.
I love the message thank you earl
We have to live exceptional lives. The magic is in the eyes.
I just love Earl. His speaking style is wonderful. I hope my husband one day gets it.
I started listening to this guy bc we have the same name and have been listening ever since . These tapes always get me out of a funk !
Who started meditating when he said breath in breath out... I suck at it... FML
Thank you for speaking.
Thank you Earl. So needed this. ODAAT. 💖
As a student of substance drug abuse counseling, I can say these videos are very valuable. I'd been told that there is a huge need of bilingual counselors and that's why I'm studying it. I would like to listen to some well recognize speakers in Spanish too, as the language and cultural barriers play against Spanish speaking drug abusers.
Listen to Theresa W. It’s in English but her story is solid. Simply type Spanish as speakers and you’ll be flooded.
No disrespect, but, How do non users. Help users?
@@jaed2630 by suggesting AA/NA as a recovery option. He’s actually adding research to help the suffering addict
Loved this message...thank you...💯
Great!
struggling with sobriety today. I need some Earl time
Jana S hope you took some action ❤
Jana S you doin ok?
Hope you’re doing well!
Are you still with us
You are not alone
Love and tolerance for others ❤. The whole world needs to jpin AA.
Great share! Thanks earl
I love this! Thank you for your Experience strength and Hope!
Fantastic Share as always by Earl Hightower x.
Thank you Earl !!
Earl H
Amazing experience strength and hope.
Thank your.
Everyone should hear earl h.who's in aa
I love this guy
love you brother Earl, wild Orchid
Beautiful.
We're not a glum lot. Thank you GOD
i relate to this man so much
supertroll you have earned your seat!
Ty Earl 4.10.19
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Ty so much for this..love Earl. Ty for this page. Helping me so much..xxxooo Peace and Love always. what do we do? Keep Going.
We Keep Coming Back.☕🍼
Victory Lap 🧺
Dig these tapes
An angel from god
Amazing that’s all
Is it just me or does Earl H. sound like John Madden's cousin?
Awesome speaker tape.
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Uhmm, had to pause and go back several times to your reference of Dr Paul?? Pg. 449 for Acceptance? Sorry did I miss something here?
He's referencing the pages from the 3rd edition.
@@anamcclellan9475 Thank you for clearing that up for me. Been awhile I haven't opened the 3rd Edition. Have a great day 🙏
The one
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It's better to sleep with a sober cannibal than a drunk Christian, lol
Yaaaassss🍧🍼☕🍰🥧🍫
barry? lol
AWESOME! Thank you!