Bob Francis explain in detail what it means to be on the path of recovery and why it says in the Alcoholics Anonymous "Big Book", "Rarely have we seen anyone fail who has thoroughly followed our path."

In this video Bob focuses on what we can do to lessen the bad effects of "Stinkin' Thinkin'". He explains that a relapse occurs way before someone starts using. Thought patterns can lead to using, or can enable us to return to recovery, without having to get a new sobriety date.

During this video Bob guides a person, new in recovery, down the path to what the 12th step refers to as a "spiritual awakening". This step can be a difficult one for individuals who are turned off to organized religion. Bob's familiarity with what happens to most people who have lost their way due to the use of drugs and alcohol makes him well equipped to explain this step . His talk helps people go forward to a way of living that is grounded in accomplishment and self-awareness.