Sandy B. - AA Speaker - "God is Everything or Nothing"

From the book Alcoholics Anonymous: "In spite of the great increase in the size and span of this Fellowship, at its core it remains simple and personal. Each day, somewhere in the world, recovery begins when one alcoholic talks with another alcoholic, sharing experience, strength, and hope."
What is the Twelve Step Model? How is it a "treatment for alcoholism" or "alcohol abuse?"
From Wikipedia: "A twelve-step program is a set of guiding principles (accepted by members as 'spiritual principles,' based on the approved literature) outlining a course of action for recovery from addiction, compulsion, or other behavioral problems. Originally proposed by Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) as a method of recovery from alcoholism, the Twelve Steps were first published in the book Alcoholics Anonymous: The Story of How More Than One Hundred Men Have Recovered from Alcoholism in 1939. The method was then adapted and became the foundation of other twelve-step programs. Twelve-step methods have been adopted to address a wide range of substance-abuse and dependency problems."
You can find out more at: www.aa.org - Alcoholics Anonymous Official Site (And as should be blatantly obvious, we are in no way affiliated with them or any other 12 step program. We are just looking to provide hope to those suffering from alcoholism or addiction.)
"Addiction treatment" WORKS! There is addiction help out there and "addiction recovery" is possible. If you are battling "alcohol addiction" there are people who know EXACTLY what it is like!
It is important to note there are several ways for one to address his or her "alcohol abuse treatment." "Substance abuse" is a very serious condition. Many need inpatient stays or counseling. The importance and purpose of this video, and all our other videos, is to show that recovery IS possible and to give hope to those who are struggling with substance abuse issues. Help IS out there! :)
From the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous: "Abandon yourself to God as you understand God. Admit your faults to Him and to your fellows. Clear away the wreckage of your past. Give freely of what you find and join us. We shall be with you in the Fellowship of the Spirit, and you will surely meet some of us as you trudge the Road of Happy Destiny."
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[@Alaskaflyfishing]

I think we can all agree that even if you’re not a member of Alcoholics Anonymous, Sandy Beach is one of the best things to happen for humanity when it comes to helping those who still suffer. I don’t know about anyone else, but in my darkness, I found a way to step out of the dark and into the light through his words and blue prints to life. Thank you Sandy B. May you rest in peace

[@heatherhodgson1503]

a beautiful epitaph. thank you

[@mollycote1021]

I concur‼️‼️‼️💪🏻🫶🏻🫶🏻🫶🏻🫶🏻

[@suestaves2455]

🙏❤ 🙏

[@schultzzschultzzkopf2233]

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[@schultzzschultzzkopf2233]

😊😊😊

[@skw713]

RIP Sandy, thank you for aiding me in my sobriety 🩷

[@dylanmcquade3486]

To Sandy Beach: I know you have passed but I feel the universe and God will be able to have you hear this simple message anyway. I just wanted to say thankyou - thankyou for all the things you did while you were on this earth for AA, thankyou for all the help you have given me and we have never even met, thankyou for talking about seeking God so often. It’s given me the courage to speak more freely about God in AA. The big book and God saved my life and continues to do so today at a tiny 6.5 years of sobriety. Thankyou for all the talks you gave over the years - I assure you they are still helping so many people. Forever grateful. Dylan 🙏

[@ingridhuxley9664]

Love you Sandy Beach

[@jeffatkins7296]

Here, The magical power is revealed to solve all of my problems and the jackpot of life’s absolute treasure map is bestowed but you have to change one thing if you do the work then you will have true Joy therefore I continue my daily journey guided by Sandy B because the Spiritual principles fill each and every story he shares. Semper Fi Sandy I will continue to share freely what I have learned from you. TSDD and ODAAT Burley Jeff A

[@tullybaker3271]

Beautiful legacy of hope ,faith and love.

[@unoecho974]

Such a beautiful lecture on God. I absolutely enjoyed this whole talk. Thank you for this!!! I have 31 days today and I can't wait for God to show me more of himself!!!!!!!

[@robertt5176]

Himself?

[@michaeldgriffin6778]

Could and would if He was/were saught😷🙂

[@dannycrossley2873]

How are you doing?

[@unoecho974]

@@dannycrossley2873 I'm still sober!! 21 months tomorrow! I've worked the steps and continue to work 10-12 on a daily basis! Life is good, and using drugs/alcohol as a solution for life seems so distant. I love AA and the design for living I have learned here! Thanks for asking. Happy holidays!

[@jolinebaylis]

@@kenclark6587 Have you gotten the help you need? Are you able to get to a meeting in your city? There are lots of meeting happening online too now! You don't need to be alone.

[@henrysantos942]

Im actually in N.A but prefer most of the time listening to guys like sandy and other A.A oldtimers.

[@alexandrap8718]

This reminds me of a saying an old timer in my group says NA, AA, as long it’s not the DA 😂

[@rutaruta8464]

God speaks to me through Sandy B. I think I'm starting to get glimpses of "it". ✨ Thank you, God and Sandy B.!

[@toniannjones5775]

I had the pleasure of hearing him speak, shaking his and Clancy's hand, and attending his funeral. His light was unmistakable!

[@lesliegregg1228]

been listening to him for almost 40 years he died i n a meeting in tampa. his wonderful message has been with me thru darkness and light. thanks , Sandy

[@lynnjourdan1895]

I’ve started living out the idea of “if I don’t like not getting my way then maybe I shouldn’t have a way”. It works 100 times out of 100.

[@janelouisewar3633]

😢🤌🥺🙏🏼💜

[@mb3214]

Congratulations on your "Sandy B. - AA Speaker - " God Is Everything Or Nothing" inspirational thanks for sharing. Morine, Donald, Myola, Rommel & Emma, Graham.🙏Amen.

[@kashkazawisza5096]

AA and GOD changed my life. THANK YOU.

[@dominicoviedo8889]

[@darrieedge]

Sandy, I can not tell you what your sharing has meant to my sobriety. I have 20 years next month and listen to you all the times. Thank you for sharing your life and sobriety with all of us.

[@pamelapayton2997]

darrieedge p

[@denisenoon8607]

Camper redo

[@pootsiefooter23]

On Monday I’ll have 3 years..I hope you feel safe, secure, and loved

[@LynardJ]

So grateful for AA. Just celebrated 16 years, odAAt. All by God’s grace and this beautiful fellowship.

[@oscareasler1125]

I am a member of AA in NC. This program has brought me freedom from adiction, joy and peace. Every day is now approached with hope. The God of my understanding has been and still is Jesus Christ. My problem was that I did not want to turn my life and addiction over to God. AA taught me that was a necessary step to recovery. I am so glad I took that step. Now there is "joy unspeakable and full of glory".

[@fedorufc759]

I would love to hear more about your program.

[@somebodyu.used2know]

Thank you for your service sandy b. Bob d. Clancy & Sister bea

[@mattwilsonvi3187]

Sandy B is such a wonderful guide into a world I’ve never known!

[@mthoodstyle]

Sandy B is an AAs angle now. His words of infinite wisdom live on. Every time I hear them I'm uplifted and reminded of my supporting role. Who knew letting go and letting God was the softer way.

[@deborahroberts3680]

Angel 😇?

[@tomp825]

Praying for God’s will was one the first things that someone in AA suggested- it was new concept which saved my life

[@multifamilyrealestate4677]

This guy has done just as much as Joe and Charlie have to touch the hearts of sick alcoholics and begin to heal.

[@sharyarirani1686]

Thank you Sandy for transmitting the message so simply 🙏🏼💥🔥💪🏽♥️🏪

[@OriginalLHB]

Sandy B. is on to something very important which Jung noted earlier in his correspondence with Bill W. concerning the role that the search for "ecstasis" and "spiritus" plays in the lives of many alcoholics. As Eric Clapton once said, when he stopped alcohol and heroin it left "a hole in his soul the size of God." That is certainly what I was thirsting for; not a blackout but union with the Divine in the only way I knew. AA as such does not fill that void, but is the best way I know for people like me to get in touch with the "real thing" that we were searching for all along. Call me an "AA addict."

[@Hmcgowanful]

thank you sandy b. you strenghten me like a father figure especially around god. 16 years sober this year but have put alcohol and people esp.family before GOD. thank you

[@jeanmcgrath4856]

Thank you Sandy Beach God Bless you always 🙏🙏

[@dustydanny]

This is real shit. I'm just 4 months sober and that part on God phenomenon is spot on. I'm not religious at all, atheist less and less nowadays technically I suppose lol. Before I first started actually working AA and reading the book the word god turned me off constantly, didn't make me mad but it was frustrating. I wouldn't be caught dead saying the word god, but as time went on "higher power" has just started feeling too broad and too weak a word for what I have experienced. Now I accidentally find myself saying god constantly. Just seeing how everything internally and externally has changed, has created a definition of god that can't be put into to words for me. Today I say I don't know what it is, but I believe in the existence of god, and where I used to think how can I, now I think how can I not. I'm still not religious but man there are amazing things going on in my life that came from something much grander than me, that I know for sure. I wonder what will come next. Great talk by Sandy beach, he a real goat.

[@mariehatton6268]

❤

[@deslane25]

I pray this finds you still sober and now knowing who god is and where he resides! You write well and I bet you tell a great story , one day you may be speaking like Sandy B. God bless you....

[@StillBeGrowing]

❤❤❤

[@mundiindia7705]

This man once came to Iceland to speak. He has made a impact on my life for sure. Thank you Sandy B.

[@mike547]

I went to Iceland and a Eskimo showed up with a bottle of scotch and ruined everything

[@bennygoodman123]

Sandy Beach is a Godsend.

[@TheSixfinger1]

It’s 8 years since this video was published on You Tube! Today, I’m listening to it! My first sponsor used to share that if he could have had any other publication conference approved, it would be the Dictionary! He cut my seeking time dramatically! God as We understood Him!! He said, go look the word Him up in the dictionary! The Dictionary definition of Him = Male Person! Have I given you a clue? God Bless anyone who finds this message! A simple program for complicated people! Keep it Simple!

[@melissahakker6360]

Jesus Christ my Lord and Savior

[@bronwynpuckett2330]

He is so inspiring! Chose God or chose NOTHING! We are nothing without God at the helm leading and guiding us. He alone, loves us more than anything we can imagine or that we are worthy. His Mercy and Grace is never ending and I am so thankful for that!! God bless all of you

[@Raydensheraj]

Which one of the 4000something man made gods? What makes your preferred version of invisible supernatural superbeeing the correct one? I assume you don't believe in Allah? Or Zeus? You have your Culture with an anthropomorphic, man made fable. Evidence? Nada. No thanks, I rather not lie to myself.

[@philgillmartin5053]

@@Raydensheraj surely the proof of the pudding is in the eating? If your life has been changed for the better, then shouldn’t this be applauded?

[@John-rb3yv]

Mmmmmm pudding

[@ME-bs6qh]

What a spiritual giant. 🙏💙

[@tedshelton3327]

Thank you ALL for being here when I need a recharge of my spiritual batteries,

[@paddydooley1233]

i feel calm now....and reasoned thank you ...

[@izoneoutzi1]

Wow this is the realist thing I have every heard

[@DK-sr2wi]

Odomtology. Thank you. AA meetings in heaven 😊 can't wait

[@brothermorgan4382]

Thankyou for this amazing share...His grace just gets more and more amazing! Its page 25 that it speaks of God entering our hearts. God Bless you all.

[@charlesrosebushes7748]

God is just a word that was created by men. But there is a power and I don't think it cares what we call it as long as we attach ourselves to it. I call it the spirit of the universe

[@dc1381]

Always love his way of putting things

[@user-ps6gr8zj9y]

Thanks Sandy!

[@deboraharrington2945]

What I’d like to love God

[@kieranwbailey1602]

Thankyou !!

[@robertt5176]

I heard Sandy speak at the Monday Night Speakers in St Pete Florida in 2015

[@alnosaints]

why would anyone thumbs down

[@paddydooley1233]

+alnosaints its impossible to understand others at times so dont bother my friend....

[@tcantel1]

Some people cant handle Truth...

[@eshjane]

guiltless denial

[@henrysantos942]

Steps six.

[@fisherman805lopez76]

What a true message! Property and prestige divert us from our primary purpose.

[@magavsschwaga7834]

Thanks for sharing

[@cornejof3]

I loved this lecture it had a lot of humor to a serious issue.

[@jenniferanncattell3672]

perfect~~~~thank you

[@hollyroshto9341]

I enjoy your story and respect your yrs of sobriety. God Bless you

[@davidmarkoff929]

He saved my life

[@elizabethpina2491]

Thank u for ur speeach

[@agiwojas5319]

it is the best thing I've ever received in my life

[@SuperSahajayoga]

Phenomenon in Greek meaning and where the word comes from basically means ‘Seeing’

[@mojo_sports]

This guy ❤️

[@marinadocker8992]

Thank you, very good listening to.

[@supersoberguy]

Excellent!!

[@danhughes4091]

superguysober

[@alnosaints]

thanks

[@bugzy4052]

Man I'm trying. I just finished my 5th step it's hard tho, right after my 5th step I had a feeling everything was gonna be aight an I didn't wanna drink or use but I'm still living in alot of fear I'm hoping shit gets better because I'm tryna my hardest to get this deal

[@lynnjourdan1895]

My question is “which is harder?”. Is it working the program or living as an active alcoholic/addict? Keep working them brother and remember when working the 5th we should “withhold nothing”. God be with you.

[@eriomnyc6073]

It gets so much better - just hold on and keep showing up and doing the work. You will wake up one day living a life of your dreams and be so happy you never gave up ♥️

[@MultiHairypotter]

Hello fellow traveler’s - does anyone know about this gathering and if it still goes on in an annual way? Thank you for your reply’s

[@craigelse77]

Thanks mate

[@elizabethpina2491]

It takes time and with gods help

[@shekariyer5190]

superb speaker you are helping alot

[@jeffreycosta3065]

Shekar ier

[@jeffreycosta3065]

Shekar iyer de

[@jeffreycosta3065]

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[@jeffreycosta3065]

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[@jeffreycosta3065]

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[@h92o]

My God is both everything ‘and’ nothing.. my God both exists and doesn’t exist. This God of mine guides me, all the time just like my God guides the stars and galaxies and our planet 🌎 .. this is how I understand my God.

[@MrMrscoffey]

He did come as the living word....GET it....

[@samsonshulman475]

Marilynn Coffey I lost god and this helped me gain my connection back. He's amazing.

[@StevieMc1971]

Amen 🙏🏻

[@jordanoliver8088]

Going to read my bible now, that is gods purpose for me, amen.

[@robertt5176]

I get it

[@cindybollich2371]

Does anybody know the name of the Poem He read at the end of his talk ????

[@djf4468]

Anyone know the list of books?

[@victoriaeddy8203]

Were you able to find out what the list of books was or the list of quotes from the books ? TY

[@cbarnette56]

❤

[@GeezoPeezo1]

Just started this recording and I have to say, "It's not a choice when you understand that there is no god."

[@BrandonBoseman-xn2ec]

CALLING THREE MEMBERS A DAY PLUS 90&90 INTO ACTION OR NOTHING.. SPONSOR

[@borderlinebackfromhellsara961]

Yes I need to get back to calling 3 members a day starting tomorrow!

[@kumar2ji]

Th word god is improper and any word is improper. Without something there is nothing and and with something there is everything.

[@vicgarate2079]

📛

[@monaiannucci9434]

Rock bottom lessons

[@christinereplogle2668]

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[@glenarledge1825]

Never understood how atheist try to make AA Godless. Take God out of AA and you have no program.

[@IntuitiveCoachTheresa]

The fool says in his heart there is no God. Psalm 14:1 🩷

[@elizabethpina2491]

Horrible

[@NoaLives79]

I just want this talk deep in my heart. Thank you.

[@geradbarkley2000]

Sandy states the obvious that most of are not willing to believe